Riederalp weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Riederalp? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Riederalp usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Riederalp in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Riederalp. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riederalp climate page with graphs.

 

Riederalp, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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