Weather in May in Canton of Zurich
Planning a journey to Canton of Zurich this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canton of Zurich in May?
Canton of Zurich is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Zurich generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Richterswil at 18°C to pleasant in Bülach at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Bülach and 7°C in Richterswil.To explore the conditions in Canton of Zurich in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Eglisau with an average of 121 mm to heavy rainfall in Wald with 178 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Zürich enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canton of Zurich climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Zurich?
Zürich
In May Zürich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Winterthur
In May Winterthur generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Glattbrugg
In May Glattbrugg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kloten
In May Kloten generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wädenswil
In May Wädenswil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Zurich?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Canton of Zurich. Typically, the climate in Zürich is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Zürich. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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