Zermatt in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Zermatt in may 2025
The weather in Zermatt in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 1285.7cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Snow showers
26% of time
21%
21%
15%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
34% of time
17%
15%
11%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
24% of time
21%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
29°F
43%
15%
11%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Zermatt in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Zermatt in may.
The climate of Zermatt in may is very bad
In may in Zermatt, the climate is wet (with 13.4in of precipitation over 18 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.8in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city the month of may. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 43°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Zermatt is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Zermatt in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 5°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 35% of the month.
Day length in Zermatt in may is 14:58. Sunrise is at 04:57 and sets at 19:55.
May: another location in Switzerland?
If you want to go to Switzerland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Zermatt:
In may, Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano and Kloten have good weather.
Finally, Fribourg, Geneva, Lucerne, Aarau, Bellinzona and Locarno have a tolerable climate, but better than Zermatt.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Zermatt in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 5°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.3in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1285.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.97km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Zermatt in may 2024:
36°F to 41°F
31°F to 38°F
22°F to 43°F
25°F to 41°F
32°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
36°F to 56°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
38°F to 56°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
38°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in may
Cities near Zermatt:
| Visp in may | very bad weather |
| Sierre in may | very bad weather |
| Brig in may | very bad weather |
| Sion in may | very bad weather |
| Martigny-Ville in may | very bad weather |
| Gstaad in may | tolerable weather |
| Frutigen in may | very bad weather |
| Monthey in may | tolerable weather |
| Morgins in may | tolerable weather |
| Interlaken in may | very bad weather |
| Montreux in may | tolerable weather |
| Gruyères in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Zermatt
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Weather data for Zermatt in may:
Weather data for Zermatt for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zermatt. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zermatt can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Zermatt.