May · Switzerland
Best time to visit Bern in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bern in May
Average temperature 13°C, 122 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Bern scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 122 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bern's arcaded old town loops around the Aare river, with a clock tower, bears and Switzerland's capital status.
May in Bern — reliably good (4th best month)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
122 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bern in May?
- In May, Bern averages 13°C, 122 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bern?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bern in May?
- Expect about 122 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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