Einsiedeln weather in May (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Einsiedeln in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Einsiedeln typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Einsiedeln in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Einsiedeln, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

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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?

For visitors traveling to Einsiedeln, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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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