The weather in May in Davos

It's cool in May in Davos with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Davos. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Davos, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2022, Davos reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Davos

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Davos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Davos New York
Average temperature 11°C 22°C
Max. temperature 14°C 28°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 116 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 15 days 14 days
Total snowfall 19 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 10 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Davos with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 10°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Davos is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Davos, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Davos

Temperature in May in Davos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Davos, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Davos

Total precipitation in May in Davos over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Davos

Snowfall in May in Davos per year

Daily UV index in May in Davos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Davos, 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.

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Average weather in Davos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Davos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.