Uri Weather in May

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

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Andermatt Altdorf Göschenen Hospental

Planning a journey to Uri, Switzerland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Uri in May

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Hospental at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Seelisberg at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Seelisberg and 0°C (32°F) in Hospental.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gurtnellen with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Seelisberg with 190 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Andermatt gets around 147 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 Uri in May

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

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 Uri

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

Temperature range in Uri (May)

Precipitation variation in Uri (May)

Andermatt

In May Andermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
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
142 hours
147 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Andermatt →

Altdorf

In May Altdorf generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
156 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Altdorf →

Göschenen

In May Göschenen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
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
142 hours
147 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Göschenen →

Hospental

In May Hospental generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
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
142 hours
147 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hospental →

Wassen

In May Wassen 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
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
156 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wassen →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Andermatt 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Altdorf 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Göschenen 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Hospental 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Wassen 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Fluelen 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)

Uri weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Uri, Switzerland brings poor weather. In Andermatt, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

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

Andermatt averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

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

Rainfall in Uri, Switzerland peaks during May. Andermatt averages roughly 167 mm (6.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Uri, Switzerland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Andermatt.

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