Grindelwald weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the May weather in Grindelwald? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Grindelwald generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Grindelwald in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Grindelwald, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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.

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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 Grindelwald 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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