Things to do in Chur in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Chur. The weather is usually cold, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 35—53°F (1—12°C).

Chur has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Chur. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Chur in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Chur in May

Top experiences in May
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Holidays in Chur in May
May
  • Mothers' Day (May 11)
Other notable holidays
  • Good Friday (April 18)
  • Easter Sunday (April 20)
  • Easter Monday (April 21)
  • Fathers' Day (June 1)
  • Pentecost Monday (June 9)
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Weather in Chur in May

Temperatures on an average day in Chur in May

The average temperature in Chur in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 53°F (12°C) to a low of 35°F (1°C). Some would describe it as cold, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in Chur, July, has days with highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows of 47°F (8°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows of 11°F (-12°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Chur in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
53°F
highs
35°F
lows

General weather summary

Cold, humid but cool
Feels like
62%
Chance of rain
0.349 in
Amount
7.0 mph
Wind speed
94%
Humidity
15.0 hrs
Daylight length
5:48 AM
Sunrise
8:48 PM
Sunset
36%
Cloud cover
Jacket, rain coat and rain boots
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 53°F (12°C) and a low of 35°F (1°C), it generally feels cold, humid but cool. There might also be a moderate chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket and top it off with a rain coat and rain boots
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Best attractions for Chur in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Chur has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Chur that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Chur for May.
Chur Tourismus
1. Chur Tourismus
4.3
(60)
Tourist information center
Sightseeing tour agency
Chur Bergbahnen (Brambrüesch)
2. Chur Bergbahnen (Brambrüesch)
4.5
(986)
Mountain cable car
Outdoor Activities
Aerial cable car running year-round from Chur city center to the slopes of Brambrüesch mountain.
Ob. Gasse
3. Ob. Gasse
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral
4. Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral
4.6
(329)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Bündner Kunstmuseum
5. Bündner Kunstmuseum
4.5
(357)
Art museum
Museums
Gallery of local modern & contemporary art in an elegant 19th-century villa & modern annex.
Arcas
6. Arcas
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
St. Martin’s Church -Chur
7. St. Martin’s Church -Chur
4.4
(181)
Reformed church
Sights & Landmarks
Rätisches Museum
8. Rätisches Museum
4.7
(198)
Local history museum
Museums
Vibrant 4-story museum featuring permanent & temporary exhibits on the history of Grisons.
Bernina Express
9. Bernina Express
4.7
(2629)
Tours
Mountain cable car
The highest railway in the Alps, reaching 2253m, crossing 196 bridges & giving views of glaciers.
Bernina Express
10. Bernina Express
4.7
(2629)
Tours
Mountain cable car
The highest railway in the Alps, reaching 2253m, crossing 196 bridges & giving views of glaciers.
Stadtverwaltung Chur
11. Stadtverwaltung Chur
4.6
(5)
City government office
Sights & Landmarks
Bündner Naturmuseum
12. Bündner Naturmuseum
4.7
(410)
Natural history museum
Museums
Museum tracing the region's natural history with brown bear & ibex mounts, rock specimens & more.
Forum Würth Chur
13. Forum Würth Chur
4.6
(125)
Art museum
Sights & Landmarks
Alpenbikepark Chur
14. Alpenbikepark Chur
4.6
(94)
Recreation center
Nature & Parks
Altes Gebäu (Chur)
15. Altes Gebäu (Chur)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Gemeindehaus
16. Gemeindehaus
4.5
(4)
City Hall
Sights & Landmarks

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