Maloja weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Maloja for May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Maloja includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Maloja in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Maloja. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maloja, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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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