Davos weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Davos look like in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Davos generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Davos in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Davos. July and August typically offer 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 Davos climate page with graphs.

 

Davos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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