Chur weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Chur during May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Chur includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Chur in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 155 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Chur, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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

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