Silvaplana weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Silvaplana look like in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Silvaplana includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Silvaplana in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 166 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Silvaplana. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Silvaplana climate page with graphs.

 

Silvaplana, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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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