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Saint Gallen in May

Great month. Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Low
Switzerland overall
Prices
Low
Switzerland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Saint Gallen

Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Saint Gallen in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Saint GallenHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
Low
Prices · Switzerland overall
Low

Switzerland overall: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint Gallen, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jun: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 13

    Jun: 13

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 0

May: Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.

June: Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.

Saint Gallen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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