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Switzerland temperatures in May

May in Switzerland has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Ulrichen with 7°C to pleasant temperatures in Chiasso with 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Chiasso and -1°C in Ulrichen.

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

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Switzerland?
  • Based on our systematic data collection, Chiasso has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 21°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of 12°C."

  • What is the coldest city in May in Switzerland?
  • The coldest city in May in Switzerland is Ulrichen when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 7°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -1°C.

  • How much sun does Switzerland get in May?
  • Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in Zermatt. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

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