Grimentz weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Grimentz during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

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

Grimentz in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Grimentz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (19 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 Grimentz in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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