May weather forecast
Nyon, Switzerland

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Weather in May

Venturing into the second quarter of the year, May brings back the heat deserted many months ago. The last dregs of winter have finally bidden goodbye, making way for outdoor activities. Offering a mere 62mm (2.44") of snowfall, May sets Nyon into a slow transition toward summer. Scenes of lush countryside become the order of the day, as snow finally relinquishes its hold. Toward the end of May, the occasional arrival of mild rainfall breathes a fresh life into the city.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Nyon is a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F) in May, hardly different from the 12.6°C (54.7°F) recorded in April. During May, Nyon observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Nyon, Switzerland, is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nyon, in May, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Nyon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.2 days and collects up to 1513mm (59.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in May, Nyon aggregates 62mm (2.44") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nyon, there are 91.9 snowfall days, and 3413mm (134.37") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 20:44. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Nyon is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Nyon?

In Nyon, 15.2°C (59.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.3°C (41.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Nyon?

In Nyon, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

How many days does it rain in May in Nyon?

In May, in Nyon, Switzerland, the rain falls for 22.8 days. Throughout May, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Nyon?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Nyon, Switzerland. During 3 snowfall days, in May, Nyon aggregates 62mm (2.44") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Nyon?

In Nyon, Switzerland, the average day length in May is 15h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Nyon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 20:44. On the last day of the month, in Nyon, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Nyon?

In Nyon, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Nyon?

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

Average temperature in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average pressure in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average humidity in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

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Average rainfall in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 156mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (84mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (833mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nyon, 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: 8h and 0min

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

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Average sunshine days in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average UV index in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 3

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in May
Nyon, Switzerland

Average visibility in May - Nyon, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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