May weather forecast
Liestal, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Liestal, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.6°C (43.9°F) and 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

With the start of May, Liestal measures an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), not significantly differing from April's 15°C (59°F). The temperature in Liestal dips to an average of 6.6°C (43.9°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Liestal, in May, during 22.3 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Liestal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.7 days and collects up to 822mm (32.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Liestal. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Liestal aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 348mm (13.7") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Liestal, Switzerland, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

In Liestal, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Liestal, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Liestal?
In Liestal, in May, the average high-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Liestal?
In Liestal, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.
How many days does it rain in May in Liestal?
In May, in Liestal, Switzerland, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout May, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Liestal?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Liestal, Switzerland. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Liestal aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Liestal have in May?
In May, the average day length in Liestal is 15h and 8min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Liestal?
On the first day of May in Liestal, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Liestal?
The average sunshine duration in May in Liestal is 9h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Liestal?
In Liestal, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Liestal, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Liestal, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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