When to go · Samnaun

Samnaun in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Low; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

SamnaunHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 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 Samnaun, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Night low
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

January: Inside Samnaun's best window: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking.

Samnaun: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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