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St. Moritz in May
St. Moritz warms up: highs climb to 52°F (11°C), from 42°F in April, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (120 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Cool days top out near 52°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.7 in (120 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 43/100 in April to 54/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°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 St. Moritz in May
With 4.7 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.7 in of rain.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.7 in of rain.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in May.
Corviglia
St. Moritz's home ski mountain, reached by funicular from the village, with wide sunny runs and views over the lakes.
Cresta Run
Natural-ice skeleton run first built in 1885, raced head-first from St. Moritz down toward Celerina.
Nearby in May
- Andermatt in May~60 mi · highs 50°F, 6.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bolzano in May~72 mi · highs 72°F, 3.8 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in May~82 mi · highs 66°F, 5.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in May~84 mi · highs 62°F, 5.8 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 78. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is St. Moritz in May?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in St. Moritz in May?
Yes: about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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