May weather forecastCortaillod, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Cortaillod, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

Cortaillod greets May with an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Cortaillod experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F) during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cortaillod, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cortaillod, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 547mm (21.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cortaillod, Switzerland. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cortaillod aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Cortaillod, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.3 days and aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of snow.

Daylight

In Cortaillod, Switzerland, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

In Cortaillod, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Cortaillod experiences an average high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F).

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

In Cortaillod, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Cortaillod. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cortaillod aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

In Cortaillod, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cortaillod, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (59mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cortaillod, 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: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Cortaillod, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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