Weather in Zurich in May
Zurich offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 13.2°C, 16 rainy days). Weather score: 6.8/10 · Good
Avg temp
13.2°C
Daytime high
17.8°C
Night low
8.5°C
Rainy days
16
Sun per day
10.3 h
Zurich climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4°C | 4.6°C | -1.4°C | 14 | 4.9 h | 2.6/10 |
| February | 2.8°C | 7.1°C | -0.8°C | 12 | 6.4 h | 4.1/10 |
| March | 5.8°C | 10.8°C | 1.2°C | 12 | 8.3 h | 5.6/10 |
| April | 9.4°C | 14.7°C | 4.4°C | 12 | 9.9 h | 6.8/10 |
| May | 13.2°C | 17.8°C | 8.5°C | 16 | 10.3 h | 6.8/10 |
| June | 18.4°C | 23.2°C | 13.6°C | 14 | 12 h | 8/10 |
| July | 20.1°C | 24.8°C | 15.5°C | 15 | 11.9 h | 7.2/10 |
| August | 19.6°C | 24.2°C | 15.3°C | 13 | 10.6 h | 8/10 |
| September | 15.7°C | 20.1°C | 11.8°C | 11 | 9.6 h | 8.8/10 |
| October | 11.3°C | 15.5°C | 7.6°C | 11 | 7.4 h | 6.1/10 |
| November | 5.9°C | 9.1°C | 3.1°C | 13 | 5.1 h | 4.1/10 |
| December | 2.7°C | 5.7°C | 0°C | 14 | 4.4 h | 2.6/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Zurich in May
How warm is it in Zurich in May?
In May, Zurich averages 13.2°C, with daytime highs of 17.8°C and night lows of 8.5°C.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in May?
May sees around 16 rainy days and about 131.5 mm of rainfall in Zurich.
Is May a good month to visit Zurich?
May scores 6.8/10 for Zurich. Zurich offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 13.2°C, 16 rainy days).