Samedan weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Samedan look like in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Samedan typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Samedan in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Samedan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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