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Jungfrau Region Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Jungfrau Region in May

The Jungfrau Region, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. May in the Jungfrau Region generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Gimmelwald to 12°C (54°F) in Interlaken. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Interlaken and 0°C (32°F) in Gimmelwald.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gimmelwald with an average of 171 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Interlaken with 188 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Grindelwald gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Jungfrau Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October10°C (50°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Jungfrau Region in May

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

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 Jungfrau Region

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

Temperature range in the Jungfrau Region (May)

Precipitation variation in the Jungfrau Region (May)

Grindelwald

In May Grindelwald 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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
183 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grindelwald →

Interlaken

In May Interlaken generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
183 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Interlaken →

Wengen

In May Wengen 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
6°C (43°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
155 hours
183 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
179 mm (7 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wengen →

Lauterbrunnen

In May Lauterbrunnen 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
155 hours
183 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
177 mm (7 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lauterbrunnen →

Mürren

In May Mürren generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
183 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mürren →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Interlaken 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Lauterbrunnen 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Grindelwald 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Wengen 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Mürren 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Gimmelwald 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)

The Jungfrau Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in May?

Expect poor weather across the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in May. The popular destination of Grindelwald averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in May?

Daytime temperatures in Grindelwald peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in May, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland, with Grindelwald averaging around 180 mm (7.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland with often poor weather in Grindelwald.

On average, the best time to visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland is in with generally poor weather in Grindelwald.

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