Opfikon weather in May (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Opfikon? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Opfikon typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Opfikon in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Opfikon. 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 Opfikon climate page with graphs.

 

Opfikon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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 Opfikon, 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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