Montreux weather in May (Vaud, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Montreux? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Montreux usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Montreux in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Montreux climate page with graphs.

 

Montreux, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Montreux, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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