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

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56%  

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.

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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 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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