Silvaplana weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Silvaplana in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Silvaplana generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Silvaplana in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Silvaplana in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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