Weather in May in Obwalden
Are you planning a trip a to Obwalden in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Obwalden in May?
Obwalden is a region in Switzerland. May in Obwalden generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Frutt at 12°C to mild in Sarnen at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Sarnen and 2°C in Frutt.For specific regional insights in Obwalden, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Engelberg with an average of 179 mm to heavy rainfall in Sarnen with 190 mm.Average sunshine
Engelberg enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Obwalden climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Obwalden?
Engelberg
In May Engelberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarnen
In May Sarnen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Frutt
In May Frutt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Flüeli
In May Flüeli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Giswil
In May Giswil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Obwalden, in Switzerland.
Is May the best time to visit Obwalden?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Obwalden with often poor weather in Engelberg.
Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Engelberg.
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