Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Sankt Moritz with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sankt Moritz 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 Sankt Moritz with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 10°C, with nights close to 3°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sankt Moritz will be around 12°C, with nights close to 4°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 114 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 20 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month. 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 Sankt Moritz. 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.
Sankt Moritz in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
13°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
114 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
20 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
8 days | 0 days | |
April
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 Sankt Moritz?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Sankt Moritz. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sankt Moritz in May
With 20°C, Sankt Moritz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Sankt Moritz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Sankt Moritz, 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 Sankt Moritz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sankt Moritz, 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 14 days of rain in Sankt Moritz.
Daily Snowfall in May in Sankt Moritz
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Sankt Moritz, 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 Sankt Moritz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sankt Moritz, 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 Sankt Moritz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sankt Moritz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Sankt Moritz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sankt Moritz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Sankt Moritz per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Sankt Moritz, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Sankt Moritz
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Average Weather in Sankt Moritz by Month
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