Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Switzerland this May.
Switzerland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Ulrichen to 21°C (70°F) in Chiasso. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Chiasso and -1°C (30°F) in Ulrichen.
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Average daytime highs in Switzerland during May reach about 7°C (45°F) in Zermatt.
Nighttime temperatures in Zermatt typically drop to around -1°C (30°F) in May.
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 (70°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 12°C (54°F).
The coldest city in May in Switzerland is Ulrichen when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 7°C (45°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -1°C (30°F).
Across Switzerland, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Disentis (147 hours) to sunny in Sion (230 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Geneva this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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