Arosa weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

Is Arosa a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Arosa generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Arosa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Arosa. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arosa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (11 KM, 7 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?

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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