May weather forecastAvenches, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another refreshing month in Avenches, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average high of 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Temperature

During May, Avenches observes a subtle ascent to a still mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) from April's 13°C (55.4°F) in the average high-temperature. In Avenches, the expected average low-temperature for May is a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

In Avenches, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In May, in Avenches, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Avenches, there are 104.2 rainfall days, and 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Avenches. May is the last month it regularly snows in Avenches. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Avenches aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Avenches, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Avenches is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of May, in Avenches, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Avenches, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Avenches in May has an average high-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Avenches, in May, during 12.5 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Avenches. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Avenches aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Avenches is 15h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Avenches, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

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

In Avenches, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Avenches, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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