May weather forecastMinusio, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Minusio, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F) to a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F). The average temperature drops to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Minusio, in May, during 23.8 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Minusio, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 1253mm (49.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Minusio, Switzerland. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Minusio aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 1500mm (59.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Minusio, Switzerland, is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Minusio, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Minusio, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Minusio, 13.8°C (56.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Minusio, Switzerland, is 79%.

In Minusio, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Minusio, Switzerland. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Minusio aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in May in Minusio, Switzerland, is 14h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of the month, in Minusio, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

In Minusio, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (45mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (334mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Minusio, 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: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.1 days).

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

Average cloud cover in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Minusio, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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