Valais (Zermatt)
May
Weather in Valais for May 2026
Your guide to Valais weather in May - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Valais during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Valais snow forecast for May 2026, 11 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Saturday, 9 May.Until now, May 2026 in Valais has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 4.1 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.4 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Valais with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -0.1 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Valais at the beginning of May is 3.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 7.6 °C by the end of May.
Valais experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 1338.1 mm.
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Dry days
30
Rainy days
1
Snow days
11°/-5°
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10 km/h
Avg max wind
87 %
Avg humidity
Valais Weather May
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What’s the Weather Like in Valais This May?
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Temperatures trend during May in Valais
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May weather in Valais day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 4° /-2° | 19.7 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 2 May |  Patchy rain possible | 4° /-3° | 6.4 mm | 4.8 cm | |
| 3 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-4° | 5.9 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 4 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-3° | 6.2 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 5 May |  Heavy rain at times | 4° /-2° | 10.6 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 6 May | Moderate rain at times | 3° /-2° | 12.1 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 7 May |  Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 3° /-3° | 16.1 mm | 7.6 cm | |
| 8 May |  Light freezing rain | 4° /-4° | 4.1 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 9 May |  Moderate snow | 3° /-4° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 May |  Mist | 1° /-2° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 May |  Patchy light snow with thunder | 1° /-4° | 11.3 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 12 May |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-8° | 5.9 mm | 4.2 cm | |
| 13 May | Light freezing rain | 1° /-3° | 1.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 14 May | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-3° | 5.7 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 15 May | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | -2° /-7° | 8.4 mm | 6 cm | |
| 16 May |  Light snow | -2° /-9° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 17 May | Light freezing rain | 0° /-8° | 0.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 18 May |  Light sleet | -1° /-3° | 6.1 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 19 May | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-6° | 1.6 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 20 May |  Freezing fog | 0° /-5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 May | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-5° | 5.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 May | Light sleet | -1° /-4° | 1.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 May | Light freezing rain | 5° /-1° | 8.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 24 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /-2° | 13.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /-1° | 13.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /-1° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 5.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 7.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /0° | 8.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 May | Heavy rain at times | 8° /0° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 May | Moderate rain at times | 7° /1° | 6.2 mm | 1.2 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Valais in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Valais forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Valais in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Valais during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 11° and lows near -5°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Valais during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 1338.1 mm is expected in Valais during May, occurring over more than 30 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Valais in May 2026?
Valais typically sees 183.4 cm of snowfall during May.
What are the typical wind conditions in Valais during May?
The average wind speed in Valais during May is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Valais snow forecast May 2026
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On average, Valais sees 1 snowy days during May, with approximately 183.4 cm of total snowfall.
May rainfall patterns in Valais
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Typically, Valais has 30 rainy days in May with a total of 1338.1 mm of rainfall.
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