Verdict: Fair month
Lauterbrunnen Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Lauterbrunnen, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 23 days, so build flexibility into plans. May is workable in Lauterbrunnen if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~23
Precipitation
253 mm
What to pack for Lauterbrunnen in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 23 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Lauterbrunnen: Jul (23°C / 73°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~23 rain days)
6°
0°
Jan
9°
1°
Feb
10°
2°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
16°
8°
May
21°
13°
Jun
23°
15°
Jul
23°
15°
Aug
19°
12°
Sep
17°
9°
Oct
11°
4°
Nov
7°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)