The weather in May in Engelberg

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Engelberg. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Engelberg, 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.

Daily weather in May for Engelberg

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

Average temperatures

It's cool to moderate in May in Engelberg with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 9°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,4 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

May weather comparison

  Engelberg New York
Average temperature 16°C 22°C
Max. temperature 20°C 28°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 172 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 19 days 14 days
Total snowfall 8,4 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 4 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Engelberg with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Engelberg is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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 Engelberg, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Engelberg

Temperature in May in Engelberg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Engelberg, 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 Engelberg

Total precipitation in May in Engelberg over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Engelberg

Snowfall in May in Engelberg per year

Daily UV index in May in Engelberg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Engelberg, 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 Engelberg by month

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