Zurich in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
22%
16%
13%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
19%
12%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
21%
9%
Weather at 3am
47°F
33%
22%
21%
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:
49°F to 72°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
45°F to 70°F
47°F to 72°F
47°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
50°F to 76°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 72°F
49°F to 70°F
50°F to 74°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 70°F
47°F to 68°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in may
Cities near Zurich:
| Kloten in may | good weather |
| Wohlen in may | good weather |
| Winterthur in may | good weather |
| Zug in may | tolerable weather |
| Rapperswil in may | good weather |
| Frauenfeld in may | good weather |
| Schaffhausen in may | tolerable weather |
| Aarau in may | tolerable weather |
| Lucerne in may | tolerable weather |
| Wil in may | good weather |
| Schwyz in may | bad weather |
| Stein am Rhein in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Zurich
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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.