Bern Weather in May
Switzerland · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall133 mm (5.2 in)
RatingFair 4.6/10
Bern in May sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), dropping to about 8°C (47°F) at night. May is spring in Switzerland. The month is wet, with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain spread over 19 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Bern?
May is a fair time to visit Bern (4.6/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in September.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 19 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 14.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.9 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with 50 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Bern in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Bern weather in other months
Jan4°C / -3°C73 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C60 mmPoorMar9°C / 1°C74 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C83 mmFairMay17°C / 8°C133 mmFairJun22°C / 12°C121 mmFairJul24°C / 14°C122 mmGoodAug23°C / 14°C122 mmGoodSep20°C / 10°C88 mmExcellentOct16°C / 7°C87 mmGoodNov9°C / 2°C83 mmPoorDec5°C / -2°C97 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit BernJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Lucerne17°C · 157 mm
- Zurich18°C · 149 mm
- Geneva18°C · 116 mm
- Vaduz17°C · 161 mm
- Strasbourg20°C · 87 mm
- Milan22°C · 118 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.