May weather forecastSaint Moritz, Switzerland
May
Weather in May
Saint Moritz welcomes May with a much-warmer climate. The snowfall reduces drastically, being recorded as low as 267mm (10.51"). The decrease is indicative of the arrival of warmer months. Visitors can enjoy more hours of daylight, allowing for longer outdoor explorations. As spring firmly establishes itself, nature enthusiasts get abundant opportunities to admire the alpine flora in full bloom.Temperature
As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from an icy 1.3°C (34.3°F) to a still cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). During May, Saint Moritz's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of -2.9°C (26.8°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Saint Moritz is 93%.Rainfall
In Saint Moritz, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Moritz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.7 days and collects up to 944mm (37.17") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Moritz, Switzerland, in May, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 267mm (10.51") of snow. Throughout the year, in Saint Moritz, there are 125.3 snowfall days, and 3141mm (123.66") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:05 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 5.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in May: 5.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -2.9°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average humidity in May: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (81%).
Average rainfall in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in May: 102mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (33mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in May: 267mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (721mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (4mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in May: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in May: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in May
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
- Average visibility in May: 5km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (7km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (4km).
