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The weather in May in Sierre
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Sierre. 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 Sierre, 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 Sierre
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sierre. 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 Sierre with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2023, Sierre 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 -5°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
May weather comparison
| Sierre | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 12 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 4 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sierre with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 5°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 6°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 Sierre is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°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 Sierre, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Sierre
Temperature in May in Sierre over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sierre, 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 Sierre
Total precipitation in May in Sierre over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Sierre
Snowfall in May in Sierre per year
Daily UV index in May in Sierre
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sierre, 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 Sierre by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sierre. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.