Verbier weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Verbier as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Verbier tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 11°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C.

Precipitation

Verbier in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Verbier. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Verbier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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