Saanen weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Saanen in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Saanen usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Saanen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Saanen. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saanen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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