Laax weather in May
May in Laax: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#8 of 12 months in Laax · #1354 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 37/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 15°C
- Nights
- 5°C
- Wet days
- 21
- Sun
- 10.2 h
- Humidity
- 82%
- Daylight
- 15 h

Traveller notes on Laax in May
Notes from nearby St. Moritz (56 km away)
Laax doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about St. Moritz, close enough to share the season.
St Moritz-forum threads on a May visit call this a quiet shoulder season, posters describing many businesses closed for the transition between winter and summer with only a handful of mountain cable cars still running. Regulars call mid-May weather capable of feeling almost warm and sunny during the day while turning cold at night, a real chance of a passing storm or even a late snow shower. Posters call several Michelin-listed restaurants closed this month, though regulars insist plenty of solid dining options remain open regardless. Regulars recommend confirming that accommodation includes the complimentary local transport and cable car pass, a real value add during the quieter shoulder weeks. Posters call May still worth the trip for anyone prioritizing quiet over full activity access, considerably fewer visitors than peak season. The record: 9.8C days feeling like 8C, 0.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 155.5mm across nearly 22 days and 75 percent humidity.
Other months in Laax
Laax-forum reviews comparing summer and winter describe June as good timing overall, posters citing highs around seventeen degrees Celsius and lows near seven as comfortable for hiking and general sightseeing. Regulars call the wider Flims-Laax-Falera area worth exploring beyond the resort core, each of the three towns offering a slightly different character for a June base. Posters recommend checking current restaurant listings directly, several June-updated recommendations pointing toward specific local favorites worth prioritizing. Regulars call the resort genuinely a year-round destination rather than strictly a winter one, several reviewers describing summer visits as just as worthwhile as a ski trip. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a mild valley forecast, June evenings here turning cool fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. The record: 20.9C days feeling like 21C, 9.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 181.2mm across nearly 20 days and 78 percent humidity.
Laax-forum reviews on an April visit describe impressive coverage on this south-facing resort even during the second week of the month, posters calling this a real surprise given a below-average season overall. Regulars call coming earlier in the season a genuine advantage, conditions and crowds both considerably better than a late-April visit. Posters recommend checking current lift and terrain status directly before booking, April conditions here varying considerably by year and by how the winter went. Regulars call the wider Flims-Laax-Falera area worth comparing before choosing a base, each town offering a slightly different character. Posters recommend real spring-conditions layers regardless of a sunny forecast, mountain weather here shifting fast this time of year. The record: 11.4C days feeling like 10C, 1.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 107.4mm across nearly 15 days and 77 percent humidity.
Laax-forum reviews are direct that conditions here genuinely depend on the weather more than at some neighboring resorts, strong wind capable of closing large sections of the lift network beyond just the Casson area. Posters describe January and February as generally the stronger months compared to early or late season, though several reviews mention lift closures even during a peak-season visit when conditions turned unfavorable. Regulars call the difference between valley and summit weather considerable, a calm base village entirely compatible with genuinely rough conditions up top. Posters describe stark wind as capable of blowing snow off exposed terrain, visibly thinning coverage. Regulars recommend checking current lift status before planning a day around specific terrain. Posters call the terrain park a genuine highlight when conditions cooperate. The record: 3.4C days feeling like 0C, -4.9C nights, a notably high 51.9cm of fresh accumulation and 77 percent humidity.
Laax-forum reviews on late-August visits describe conditions as still genuinely warm and comfortable well into the month, one visitor calling the weather wonderful for hiking and lake time even as summer wound down. Posters are consistent this stretch of the Graubunden Alps runs comfortably through summer but is also called the wettest part of the year regionally, a real shower entirely possible even on an otherwise promising morning, with conditions capable of swinging from sunny and warm to cooler with a passing system on short notice. Regulars call the shift from a ski-focused winter identity to a genuine outdoor summer base a real surprise for first-time visitors expecting a quiet off-season town. Higher-altitude hikes and the area's lakes are both named strong August picks, with layers recommended regardless of how settled the morning looks. The record: 20.8C days feeling like 20C, 10.8C nights, an extraordinarily high 218mm across nearly 18 days and 82 percent humidity.
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Laax climate normals — May
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laax in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Laax's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLaax's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Laax in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Between the seasons
20 Apr – 31 May · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresLate April to the end of May the lifts stop, the hotels take their break and the mountain is too wet to walk on. Cheap, empty and largely shut, which is the trade.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Laax — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Laax?
Laax in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Laax?
- May in Laax: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Laax on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
- What is the weather like in Laax in May?
- In May, Laax averages a daily high of 15.2°C and a low of 4.9°C, with about 161.1 mm of rain over roughly 20.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laax in May?
- Laax has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.
- Does it snow in Laax in May?
- Laax sees roughly 29.3 cm of snowfall in May.
Within 300 km: Davos' Mountain railways open for summer around 1 May – 25 Oct, and Ischgl's Top of the Mountain closing concert on 2 May.