St. Moritz

Engadine Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Engadine, Switzerland in May.

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St. Moritz Pontresina Scuol Silvaplana

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

What to Expect in the Engadine in May

The Engadine, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. May in the Engadine generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in St. Moritz.

For specific regional insights in the Engadine, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Scuol with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high snow/rainfall in Silvaplana with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. St. Moritz gets around 166 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Engadine in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Engadine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Engadine

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Engadine, Switzerland?

Temperature range in the Engadine (May)

Precipitation variation in the Engadine (May)

St. Moritz

In May St. Moritz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in St. Moritz →

Pontresina

In May Pontresina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
126 mm (5 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pontresina →

Scuol

In May Scuol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
155 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Scuol →

Silvaplana

In May Silvaplana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Silvaplana →

Celerina

In May Celerina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Celerina →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Engadine, in Switzerland.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Engadine in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St. Moritz 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Pontresina 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Scuol 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Silvaplana 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Celerina 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Samedan 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

The Engadine weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Engadine, Switzerland in May?

In May, the Engadine, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. St. Moritz sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Engadine, Switzerland in May?

Average temperatures in the Engadine, Switzerland during May range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in St. Moritz.

Does the Engadine, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in May?

St. Moritz typically receives notable snow/rainfall in May, about 131 mm (5.2 in) on average across the Engadine, Switzerland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Engadine, Switzerland?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Engadine, Switzerland with often poor weather in St. Moritz.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in St. Moritz.

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