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Schwyz in May

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

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Low; Switzerland overall

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Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions)). 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

SchwyzHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °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 Schwyz, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °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: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions)). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.

January: Inside Schwyz's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar (good hiking and ski conditions).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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