Zinal weather in May (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Zinal this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Zinal includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Zinal in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Zinal. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zinal climate page with graphs.

 

Zinal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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