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Weather in May in Canton of Schwyz

Considering a trip to Canton of Schwyz this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Canton of Schwyz in May?

Canton of Schwyz is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Schwyz generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Muotathal to 18°C in Küssnacht. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Küssnacht and 4°C in Muotathal.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Küssnacht with an average of 177 mm to heavy rainfall in Muotathal with 200 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Brunnen usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

Where to go in Canton of Schwyz in May

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

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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 Schwyz's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Schwyz?

Brunnen

In May Brunnen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brunnen
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
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
149 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
15°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
193 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
162 hours 
220 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Brunnen

Einsiedeln

In May Einsiedeln generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Einsiedeln
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
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
144 hours 
139 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
186 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
208 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Einsiedeln

Gersau

In May Gersau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gersau
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
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
144 hours 
147 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
188 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
210 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Gersau

Schwyz

In May Schwyz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Schwyz
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
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
148 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
16°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
194 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
9°C 
162 hours 
221 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Schwyz

Stoos

In May Stoos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stoos
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
<<  
10°C 
0°C 
144 hours 
150 mm 
18 days 
poor 
May May
15°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
194 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
162 hours 
226 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Stoos

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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Schwyz with often poor weather in Brunnen.

On average, the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz is in July, August and September with generally unpleasant weather in Brunnen.

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