Weather in May in Canton of Valais
Planning a journey to Canton of Valais this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.To explore the conditions in Canton of Valais in more detail, check the map below.
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
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in Zermatt. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Canton of Valais's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canton of Valais climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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