When to go · Grindelwald
Grindelwald in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
MixedSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Weather in May
- GrindelwaldHighs around 15 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Bernese and central Alps, Switzerland · Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Engelbergcool
Skiing late December to early April ('best' in winter means snow); hiking late June to early October. Afternoon storms in July–August.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket