May weather forecast
Aarau, Switzerland

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Weather in May

May brings the scent of blossoms and the melody of birdsong to Aarau. With the increase in sunshine hours, day activities serve as excellent recreations. The first month of summer, May displays an impressive temperature high of 17.3°C (63.1°F). The city embarks on a journey from mild spring weather to relatively warmer summer days during this month. Rain showers, peeping from the sky intermittently, add to the charm of Aarau's May.

Temperature

Aarau's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a moderate 14.3°C (57.7°F) in April to an enjoyable 17.3°C (63.1°F). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) is observed.

Humidity

In Aarau, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Aarau. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Aarau aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Aarau, Switzerland, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Aarau is 15h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Aarau, Switzerland, is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Aarau?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Aarau, is 17.3°C (63.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Aarau?

The average relative humidity in May in Aarau, Switzerland, is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Aarau?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Aarau, Switzerland. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Aarau?

In Aarau, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Aarau?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Aarau. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Aarau aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Aarau?

In Aarau, Switzerland, the average day length in May is 15h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Aarau?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Aarau?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Aarau is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Aarau?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average temperature in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average pressure in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average humidity in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average UV index in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Aarau, Switzerland

Average visibility in May - Aarau, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).

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