Schwyz in May
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Very wet: about 20 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
20Rainy days (196 mm)
14:51 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 20:47 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Very wet: about 20 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -6°C | 128 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.1 |
| February | 1°C | -6°C | 117 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.2 |
| March | 5°C | -3°C | 137 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.6 |
| April | 8°C | 0°C | 142 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.3 |
| May | 13°C | 4°C | 196 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.7 |
| June | 17°C | 8°C | 224 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 19°C | 10°C | 220 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 19°C | 10°C | 228 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 15°C | 6°C | 171 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 10°C | 3°C | 135 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 4°C | -2°C | 143 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | 0°C | -6°C | 140 mm | 15 | – | – | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Schwyz in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Schwyz?
The best months are July, August, September, June.