May weather forecastProvence, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another refreshing month in Provence, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Temperature

As Provence, Switzerland, transitions from April to May, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F), nearly the same as the previous 13°C (55.4°F). During May nights, Provence records an average temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Provence, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.2 rainfall days, and 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Provence aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Provence, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

Sunshine

In Provence, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Provence is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Provence, Switzerland, during May is 15.7°C (60.3°F) and the low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Provence is 82%.

In Provence, during May, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Provence, Switzerland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Provence aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in May in Provence, Switzerland, is 15h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Provence, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

In Provence, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Provence, 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: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

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

Average cloud cover in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Provence, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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