When to go · Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- JulyGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- AugustGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- SeptemberGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
Weather in May
- Crans-MontanaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Low
Switzerland overall: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Crans-Montana, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
January: Inside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
Crans-Montana: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings