Saas-Grund weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is May weather typically in Saas-Grund? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Saas-Grund generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Saas-Grund in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saas-Grund, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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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