When to go · Andermatt
Andermatt in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- JulyGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- AugustGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- SeptemberGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
Weather in May
- AndermattHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °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 Andermatt, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °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 skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
January: Inside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
Andermatt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings