Pontresina weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Pontresina? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Pontresina typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -0°C.

Precipitation

Pontresina in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Pontresina. 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 Pontresina climate page with graphs.

 

Pontresina, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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