St. Moritz weather in May (Grisons, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting St. Moritz in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in St. Moritz includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

St. Moritz in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 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 St. Moritz. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St. Moritz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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