When to go · Riederalp-Bettmeralp
Riederalp-Bettmeralp in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- JulyGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- AugustGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- SeptemberGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
Weather in May
- Riederalp-BettmeralpHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °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 Riederalp-Bettmeralp, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °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: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
January: Inside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
Riederalp-Bettmeralp: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings