The weather in May in Saas-Balen

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Saas-Balen. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Saas-Balen, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Daily weather in May for Saas-Balen

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Saas-Balen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average temperatures

It's cool to moderate in May in Saas-Balen with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2022, Saas-Balen reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 11 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

May weather comparison

  Saas-Balen New York
Average temperature 15°C 22°C
Max. temperature 19°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 74 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days
Total snowfall 11 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 4 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Saas-Balen with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Saas-Balen is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Saas-Balen, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Saas-Balen

Temperature in May in Saas-Balen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Saas-Balen, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Saas-Balen

Total precipitation in May in Saas-Balen over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Saas-Balen

Snowfall in May in Saas-Balen per year

Daily UV index in May in Saas-Balen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Saas-Balen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Saas-Balen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saas-Balen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.