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Andermatt in May
Andermatt warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 40°F in April, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 6.4 in (162 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.4 in (162 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 77%.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in April to 46/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Andermatt in May
With 6.4 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Oberalp Pass
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
Nearby in May
- Lucerne in May~33 mi · highs 66°F, 5.9 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in May~34 mi · highs 65°F, 6.1 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in May~53 mi · highs 66°F, 5.6 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zermatt in May~57 mi · highs 54°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 71. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Andermatt in May?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Andermatt in May?
Yes: about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Andermatt in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.