Weather in May in Canton of Valais
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Valais this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canton of Valais in May?
Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Valais generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Ulrichen at 7°C to mild in Torgon at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Torgon and -1°C in Ulrichen.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bourg-Saint-Pierre with an average of 132 mm to heavy rainfall in Saas-Almagell with 205 mm.Average sunshine
The city Zermatt usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Canton of Valais for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Valais climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Valais?
Zermatt
In May Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In May Nendaz 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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Saas-Fee
In May Saas-Fee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Crans-Montana
In May Crans-Montana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verbier
In May Verbier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Valais?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Valais due to the typically poor weather in Zermatt.
Generally speaking, August provides unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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