The weather in May in Thun

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Thun. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Thun, 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 Thun

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Thun. 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 Thun with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 10°C.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2022, Thun reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

May weather comparison

  Thun New York
Average temperature 18°C 22°C
Max. temperature 22°C 28°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 122 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 15 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Thun with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Thun is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°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 Thun, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Thun

Temperature in May in Thun over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Thun, 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 Thun

Total precipitation in May in Thun over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Thun

Snowfall in May in Thun per year

Daily UV index in May in Thun

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Thun, 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 Thun by month

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