Wengen weather in May (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Wengen this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Wengen tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Wengen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wengen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, 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.

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?

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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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