May weather forecast
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Weather in May

May ascertains itself as the onset of mild temperatures and lengthy daylight periods. Uniquely, May stands out with average temperatures between 5.9°C (42.6°F) to 17.5°C (63.5°F), a clear departure from the crisp weather earlier in the year. As spring turns into early summer, the city's weather takes a turn. The landscape becomes green, and Schaffhausen bursts into a colorful city. This favorable weather is short-lived as June brings with itself the heat of summer.

Temperature

As May arrives in Schaffhausen, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from 14.4°C (57.9°F) in April to a still refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F). Throughout the month of May, Schaffhausen observes an average nighttime temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 516mm (20.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Schaffhausen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 331mm (13.03") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Schaffhausen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:38. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Schaffhausen is 8.7h.

UV index

In Schaffhausen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Schaffhausen?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Schaffhausen during May are 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 5.9°C (42.6°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Schaffhausen?

In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in Schaffhausen in May?

In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Schaffhausen?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Schaffhausen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is 15h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Schaffhausen?

On the first day of May in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Schaffhausen have in May?

In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Schaffhausen?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Schaffhausen is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average temperature in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May - Schaffhausen, 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
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average humidity in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

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

Average snowfall days in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Schaffhausen, 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: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average UV index in May - Schaffhausen, 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
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in May - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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

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

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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