Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bern, Switzerland in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
5.6h
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bern, Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May81mm average rain
May sits near Bern's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Bern's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May scores below Bern's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
