May weather forecast
Sion, Switzerland

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Weather in May

May's weather brings warmer days to Sion, Zurich, with temperatures continuing their northward move. Sunshine hours also see a considerable surge compared to April, marking plenteous outdoor opportunities. While rainfall is abound, the frequency of rainy days is significantly less than the previous month, painting a generally favorable weather canvas. Nature lovers can profit greatly from the blooming Swiss flora under the mildly warm sun.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a wintry 5°C (41°F) in April to a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F). In Sion, the average nighttime temperature during May is a cold 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Sion is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 25.8 days and typically aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sion. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sion aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.9 snowfall days, and 716mm (28.19") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sion, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Sion, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

Sunshine

In Sion, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sion is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sion?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 8.7°C (47.7°F) and 0.2°C (32.4°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Sion?

The average relative humidity in May in Sion is 85%.

What is the wettest month in Sion?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Sion, Switzerland. Rain falls for 25.8 days and accumulates 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Sion in May?

In Sion, in May, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Sion?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sion. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sion aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Sion is 14h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sion?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, in Sion, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sion?

In Sion, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sion?

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

Average temperature in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11°C).

Average pressure in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average pressure in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average humidity in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 177mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (177mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (76mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (167mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Sion, Switzerland

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sion, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Sion, Switzerland

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Sion, Switzerland

Average visibility in May - Sion, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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