Weather in Zurich in may 2025

The weather in Zurich in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

good weather 11.1cm

Weather at 6am
52°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Cloudy

13%

Weather at 12pm
67°F

Partly Cloudy

30%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Cloudy

12%

Weather at 6pm
58°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Cloudy

9%

Weather at 3am
47°F

Fog

33%

Moderate rain at times

22%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Zurich in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Zurich in may.


The climate of Zurich in may is good

The climate in may in Zurich is wet (with 5in of rainfall over 8 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.3in of precipitation over 4 days.

The climate quite pleasant here may. Temperatures are up to 67°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Zurich is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Zurich in the month of may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 18 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 58% of the month.

On this month of may, day length in Zurich is generally 15:07. Sunrise is at 04:49 and sets at 19:56.

With a good weather, the month of may is advisable to go in Zurich in Switzerland.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Zurich in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 59°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 52°F
Highest record temperature 92°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 36°F
(2019)
Number of days at +86°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +65°F 18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 13km/h
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(26%)
Record daily rainfall 2.8in
(2016)
Snowfall 11.1cm
Other climate data
Humidity 87%
Visibility 8.49km
Cloud cover 44%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:49
Time of sunset 19:56
Length of day 15:07
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Zurich in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 72°F
02-05-2024
Cloudy
50°F to 54°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 56°F
04-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 61°F
05-05-2024
Overcast
49°F to 61°F
06-05-2024
Light rain
49°F to 59°F
07-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 54°F
08-05-2024
Mist
49°F to 56°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 63°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 70°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 72°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 74°F
13-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
54°F to 72°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 76°F
15-05-2024
Light rain shower
54°F to 63°F
16-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 65°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 59°F
18-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 72°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 70°F
20-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 74°F
21-05-2024
Light rain
50°F to 56°F
22-05-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 59°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 58°F
24-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 70°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 68°F
26-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 74°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
54°F to 65°F
28-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 68°F
29-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
52°F to 63°F
30-05-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 61°F
31-05-2024
Moderate rain
49°F to 50°F

Map: other cities in Switzerland in may

Cities near Zurich:

Kloten in maygood weather
Wohlen in maygood weather
Winterthur in maygood weather
Zug in maytolerable weather
Rapperswil in maygood weather
Frauenfeld in maygood weather
Schaffhausen in maytolerable weather
Aarau in maytolerable weather
Lucerne in maytolerable weather
Wil in maygood weather
Schwyz in maybad weather
Stein am Rhein in maytolerable weather
Switzerland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Zurich in may:

Weather data for Zurich for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zurich. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zurich 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 Zurich.


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