Weather in May in Canton of Bern
Planning a getaway to Canton of Bern this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canton of Bern in May?
Canton of Bern is a region in Switzerland. Canton of Bern offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Stechelberg at 9°C to pleasant in Wangen an der Aare at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Wangen an der Aare and 0°C in Stechelberg.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bolligen with an average of 130 mm to heavy rainfall in Oberried with 201 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 183 hours of sunlight anticipated in Grindelwald. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Canton of Bern for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Bern climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Bern?
Grindelwald
In May Grindelwald generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Interlaken
In May Interlaken generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Adelboden
In May Adelboden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lenk
In May Lenk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bern
In May Bern generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Bern?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Grindelwald, May may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Bern.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Bern is in with generally poor weather in Grindelwald.
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