Leukerbad weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

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

In May, Leukerbad typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Leukerbad in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

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 Leukerbad. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Leukerbad climate page with graphs.

 

Leukerbad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Leukerbad in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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