May weather forecastBrig, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Brig, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5°C (41°F) and an average low of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Temperature

In May, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from 1.7°C (35.1°F) in April to a still wintry 5°C (41°F). Brig's average low-temperature in May is measured at a subzero cold -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

In Brig, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

Rainfall

In Brig, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 606mm (23.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In May, in Brig, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 193mm (7.6") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brig, there are 124.7 snowfall days, and 1943mm (76.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Brig, Switzerland, is 15h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brig, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during May translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Brig, is 5°C (41°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.6°C (27.3°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Brig, Switzerland, is 92%.

In Brig, Switzerland, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

In May, in Brig, Switzerland, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 193mm (7.6") of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Brig is 15h and 0min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

In Brig, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -2.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (4.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (84%).

Average rainfall in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 64mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 193mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (472mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Brig, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is July (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and November (6km).