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Grisons Weather in May

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

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Davos Arosa St. Moritz Samnaun

Planning a getaway to Grisons, Switzerland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Grisons in May

Grisons, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. May in Grisons generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Sta Maria Val Müstair at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Verdabbio at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Verdabbio and -1°C (30°F) in Sta Maria Val Müstair.

For a closer look at conditions across Grisons, Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Müstair with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Maienfeld with 194 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Davos typically sees 155 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Grisons by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Grisons — and find the best time to visit. (based on Davos)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September13°C (55°F) October8°C (46°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Grisons in May

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

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 Grisons

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

Temperature range in Grisons (May)

Precipitation variation in Grisons (May)

Davos

In May Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
155 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
152 mm (6 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Davos →

Arosa

In May Arosa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
155 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
152 mm (6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arosa →

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 →

Samnaun

In May Samnaun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Samnaun →

Disentis

In May Disentis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
147 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Disentis →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davos 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Arosa 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)
St. Moritz 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Samnaun 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Disentis 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Lenzerheide 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Grisons weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Grisons, Switzerland typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Davos average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

In Davos, the average daytime high in May is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Grisons, Switzerland get a lot of rain in May?

Davos typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 152 mm (6 in) on average across Grisons, Switzerland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Grisons, Switzerland?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Grisons, Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Davos.

On average, the best time to visit Grisons, Switzerland is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Davos.

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