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Lauterbrunnen weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Lauterbrunnen look like in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lauterbrunnen includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Lauterbrunnen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Lauterbrunnen climate page with graphs.

 

Lauterbrunnen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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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