Meiringen weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Meiringen in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Meiringen generally has 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 2°C.

Meiringen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Meiringen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 186 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

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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 Meiringen 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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