Saas weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Saas look like in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Saas includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C.

Precipitation

Saas in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 155 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Saas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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