Arolla weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Arolla? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

May in Arolla generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C.

Precipitation

Arolla in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Expect around 21 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Arolla, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

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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

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