Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Switzerland in May
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May is close to Switzerland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May117mm average rain
May sits near Switzerland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Switzerland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May27 weather score
May scores below Switzerland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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