Interlaken weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Interlaken in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Interlaken typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 12°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Interlaken in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Interlaken. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Interlaken climate page with graphs.

 

Interlaken, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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