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Weather in May in Obwalden

Thinking about venturing to Obwalden this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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.

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

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Engelberg. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Obwalden for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Obwalden climate page.

Where to go in Obwalden in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Obwalden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

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.

Engelberg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
8°C 
-1°C 
144 hours 
143 mm 
19 days 
poor 
12°C 
3°C 
156 hours 
179 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
7°C 
162 hours 
222 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Engelberg

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.

Sarnen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
144 mm 
18 days 
poor 
15°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
190 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
162 hours 
221 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarnen

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.

Frutt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
7°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
142 mm 
18 days 
poor 
12°C 
2°C 
156 hours 
183 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
162 hours 
230 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Frutt

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.

Flüeli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
9°C 
-0°C 
144 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
14°C 
4°C 
156 hours 
187 mm 
19 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
162 hours 
223 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Flüeli

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.

Giswil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
9°C 
-1°C 
155 hours 
141 mm 
18 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
183 hours 
188 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
189 hours 
226 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Giswil

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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