Lauterbrunnen Weather in May
Thinking of visiting Lauterbrunnen in May? Expect low temperatures reaching 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.
Rainfall in Lauterbrunnen in May
As part of the rainy season, Lauterbrunnen sees around 20 days of rain in May, with an average of 177 mm (7 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Lauterbrunnen in May
In May, Lauterbrunnen sees low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F). Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Lauterbrunnen in May
The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).For additional travel inspiration, our weather planner can help you discover destinations worldwide.
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Lauterbrunnen Temperature in May
Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
67%
Precipitation
177 mm (7 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
72% *
Sunshine
183 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
43% *
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What to Wear in Lauterbrunnen in May
The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.What To Do in Lauterbrunnen in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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