Oberwald weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Oberwald in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Oberwald typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Oberwald in May usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oberwald, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Oberwald in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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