Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Zurich, Switzerland in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
5.5h
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Zurich, Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May111mm average rain
May is wetter than Zurich's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September 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 is brighter than Zurich's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May sits close to Zurich's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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