Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Engelberg with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Engelberg in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Engelberg with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Engelberg will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,4 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 53% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Engelberg. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Engelberg in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
172 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
8,4 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
4 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Engelberg?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Engelberg. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
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Daily Temperature in May in Engelberg
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Engelberg, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Engelberg
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Engelberg, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Engelberg.
Daily Snowfall in May in Engelberg
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Engelberg, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Engelberg
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Engelberg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Engelberg Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Engelberg, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Engelberg Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Engelberg, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Engelberg per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Engelberg, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Engelberg
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Average Weather in Engelberg by Month
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