Saint Moritz weather in May (Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Saint Moritz during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Saint Moritz includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Saint Moritz in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 166 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 Saint Moritz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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