Bern in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 155 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
155 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bern has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Bern in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bern for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +72°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +66°F.
Is Bern warm or cold in May?
Bern is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bern:
Climate in Bern in May
Bern weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+64°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+28°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+88°F
+95°F
Rainfall
102 mm
155 mm
160 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
71%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
6
Cloudy days
12
12
10
Rainy days
11
14
14
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 102 mm to 155 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
Wind speed in Bern in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bern is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bern based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 84 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Bern, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bern wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Bern?
This is the weather in Bern in May 2023:
1 May
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+62°F
2 May
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+65°F
3 May
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+66°F
4 May
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+64°F
5 May
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+52°F
6 May
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+56°F
7 May
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+64°F
8 May
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+62°F
9 May
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+70°F
10 May
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+75°F
11 May
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+79°F
12 May
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+79°F
13 May
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+71°F
14 May
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+77°F
15 May
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+80°F
16 May
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+76°F
17 May
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+79°F
18 May
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+81°F
19 May
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+83°F
20 May
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+86°F
21 May
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+79°F
22 May
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+78°F
23 May
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+78°F
24 May
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+59°F
25 May
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+69°F
26 May
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+72°F
27 May
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+75°F
28 May
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+67°F
29 May
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+63°F
30 May
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+68°F
31 May
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+66°F
In May 2023 Bern had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bern climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bern in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+59°F) and the highest in 2022 (+75°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 47 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 272 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bern in May:
Is May a good time to visit Bern?
It’s always a good time to visit Bern, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bern in May?
May has mild temperatures in Bern. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bern rainy in May?
Bern is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bern in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bern in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Switzerland
Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bern, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.