Canton of Schwyz weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Schwyz this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canton of Schwyz in May?
Canton of Schwyz is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Schwyz generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C in Muotathal to 18°C in Küssnacht. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Küssnacht and 4°C in Muotathal.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Küssnacht with an average of 177 mm to heavy rainfall in Muotathal with 200 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Brunnen. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Schwyz in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Schwyz climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Schwyz?
Brunnen
In May Brunnen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Einsiedeln
In May Einsiedeln generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gersau
In May Gersau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Schwyz
In May Schwyz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lachen
In May Lachen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Schwyz with often poor weather in Brunnen.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz is in July, August and September with generally unpleasant weather in Brunnen.
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