Kloten weather in May (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kloten in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Kloten typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Kloten in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 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

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kloten. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kloten, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

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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 Kloten, 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

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