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Schönwies Weather in May

Schönwies in May

The short of it: Schönwies in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 103 mm · daylight 15 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Schönwies an average May high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 103 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 4 min in mid-May, 91 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Schönwies runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Imst, 8 km to the NE, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Schönwies, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 51 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 4 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ImstTyrol8 km NE19°8°103 mm
LandeckTyrol9 km SW18°7°93 mm
TelfsTyrol33 km ENE19°8°121 mm
OberstdorfBavaria37 km NW18°6°160 mm
FüssenBavaria42 km N18°7°148 mm
PfrontenBavaria44 km N16°6°144 mm
ZirlTyrol45 km ENE20°9°113 mm
SonthofenBavaria46 km NW18°7°156 mm
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The Almanac · Schönwies Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Schönwies by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°53 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February4°-5°50 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March8°-2°59 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April12°2°52 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May17°7°103 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June20°10°117 mm8 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July22°11°125 mm8 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August21°11°126 mm7 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September17°8°87 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°5°70 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦
November7°0°63 mm7 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
December3°-3°60 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schönwies in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schönwies in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Schönwies?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Schönwies in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in December to 15 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Schönwies in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Schönwies in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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