S-chanf weather in May (Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for S-chanf in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in S-chanf includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C.

Precipitation

S-chanf in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit S-chanf. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

S-chanf, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (16 KM, 9 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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