Grächen weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Grächen during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Grächen generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C.

Grächen in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Grächen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Grächen in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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