Gstaad weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Gstaad? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Gstaad includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Gstaad in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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 Gstaad. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gstaad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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.

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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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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