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Horgen weather in May (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Horgen in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Horgen usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Horgen in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horgen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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.

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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 Horgen, 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
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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