May weather forecastBulle, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

Transforming under the warmth, May in Bulle presents an attractive blend of mild temperature and extended daylight, setting the stage for the upcoming summer. This period marks a significant upturn in rainfall, jumping to 38mm (1.5") from April’s 19mm (0.75"), rendering the environment quite refreshing. The temperature can be seen swaying between a welcoming high of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and a night temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F). With the days stretching to 15 hours, the city bathes in an almost ceaseless stream of light for much of the day. Overall, May projects a rather delightful ambiance, uplifting spirits, and transmuting landscapes.

Temperature

As Bulle transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F) in April to a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F). Bulle experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 3.2°C (37.8°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bulle are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Bulle aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Bulle, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 551mm (21.69") of snow.

Daylight

In Bulle, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Bulle in May has an average high-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Bulle is 81%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Bulle. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

In Bulle, during May, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bulle, Switzerland. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Bulle aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Bulle is 15h and 2min.

On the first day of May in Bulle, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

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

Average rainfall in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (142mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Bulle, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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