Zermatt weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)
What can you expect from the weather in Zermatt during May? This guide provides all the details you need.
In May, Zermatt generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.
Zermatt in May falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of snow/rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Zermatt. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zermatt climate page with graphs.
Zermatt, monthly averages in May
Where to go in Switzerland in May
Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in Zermatt in May?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
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