The month in detail
What to expect in May
Off-season for skiing Grindelwald — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
May ranks 7 out of 12 months in Grindelwald. Compared to April: +3°C daytime, 14 pts more rainy days, −1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
7°
Daylight
14.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Grindelwald is August (7.5/10), 3.5 pts higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
Stay
Hotels & rentals · Grindelwald
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Activities
Tours, tickets, experiences
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Flights
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Grindelwald
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Switzerland
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.50°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 23°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 54%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1034 m
🎿Ski area1034 → 2971 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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Location
Where is Grindelwald ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SwitzerlandAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.5 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.62°N · 8.04°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Grindelwald?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.1/10). For hiking/summer: February (8.1/10, 6.0°C).
Can you ski in Grindelwald in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.0/10. Cold temperatures (4°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Grindelwald in summer?
In February, temperatures average 6.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Grindelwald?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Grindelwald in May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Grindelwald (moderate), with about 14.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.