Canton of Zurich weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Canton of Zurich in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate 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.
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. The city Zürich usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Zurich in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Zurich climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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