Zürich weather in May (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Zürich this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Zürich generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Zürich in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Zürich. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zürich climate page with graphs.

 

Zürich, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Zürich, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zürich.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.