SeasonMapVerbier weather in May
Switzerland
May in Verbier: cool, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Verbier · #1247 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Verbier in May
Other months in Verbier
Verbier's forum calls January one of the best months for skiing — colder temperatures and regular snowfall keep the powder dry and fresh, and regulars say you simply won't be queuing at the lifts once the holiday crowds head home. The last week of January is often singled out as a sweet spot: good snow cover, thinner crowds, and better rates than the Christmas rush.
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Verbier climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 142 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 51.7 cm / 20.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Verbier 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 Verbier'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 weatherVerbier's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Verbier in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Between-seasons shutdown
26 Apr – 20 Jun · usuallyThe lifts stop at the end of April and the resort empties until the middle of June: chalets shut, restaurants closed, and the high trails still under snow. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 52 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Verbier — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Verbier?
Verbier in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Verbier?
- May in Verbier: cool, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Verbier on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Verbier in May?
- In May, Verbier averages a daily high of 12.6°C and a low of 3.8°C, with about 141.8 mm of rain over roughly 19.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Verbier in May?
- Verbier has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.
- Does it snow in Verbier in May?
- Verbier sees roughly 51.7 cm of snowfall in May.
Other months in Verbier
Warmer or cooler than Verbier in May
Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Montreux's Narcissus on the slopes around 15 May – 10 Jun, and Interlaken's Lake steamers on summer timetable on 9 May – 11 Oct.