Kandersteg weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Kandersteg in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kandersteg includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 0°C.

Precipitation

Kandersteg in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kandersteg. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kandersteg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (24 KM, 15 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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