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Switzerland temperatures in May

Switzerland in May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Klosters Serneus with 4°C (39°F) to pleasant temperatures in Balerna with 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (51°F) in Balerna and -1°C (29°F) in Klosters Serneus.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Switzerland in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Switzerland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Weather conditions Weather
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Precipitation
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in Switzerland?
    • Balerna tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 11°C (51°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in Switzerland?
    • The coldest city in May in Switzerland is Klosters Serneus when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 4°C (39°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -1°C (29°F).

  • How much sun does Switzerland get in May?
    • May is generally a moderate sunny month with an average of 160 hours of sunshine in Zermatt during the whole month.

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