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Weather in May in Canton of Bern

Planning a trip to Canton of Bern this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Bern, refer to the map provided below.

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

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

For a more detailed look at Canton of Bern's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canton of Bern climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Bern in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Bern on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Bern's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Grindelwald
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
5°C 
-3°C 
155 hours 
139 mm 
20 days 
poor 
May May
10°C 
1°C 
183 hours 
180 mm 
21 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
14°C 
5°C 
189 hours 
212 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Grindelwald

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.

Interlaken
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
-2°C 
155 hours 
137 mm 
19 days 
poor 
May May
12°C 
2°C 
183 hours 
188 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
189 hours 
215 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Interlaken

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.

Adelboden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
-3°C 
155 hours 
144 mm 
19 days 
poor 
May May
12°C 
1°C 
183 hours 
193 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
5°C 
189 hours 
210 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Adelboden

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.

Lenk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
8°C 
-2°C 
211 hours 
141 mm 
19 days 
poor 
May May
13°C 
2°C 
230 hours 
191 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
6°C 
255 hours 
205 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Lenk

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.

Bern
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
4°C 
177 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
May May
19°C 
8°C 
195 hours 
137 mm 
18 days 
tolerable 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
221 hours 
131 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Bern

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Bern, in Switzerland.

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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