Weather in Switzerland in may 2025

In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Switzerland. These datas are statistics for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.

Average weather in may in Zurich

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%

More information about the weather in Zurich in may



Where to go in Switzerland in may?

Where to go in Switzerland in may: destination map

Switzerland: weather map in may in different regions
Switzerland: weather map in may in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in may?

Central Switzerland
(Lucerne, Schwyz, Andermatt...)
50°F to 65°F11 à 16 days
tolerable weather*
Eastern Switzerland
(Davos, Kreuzlingen, Saint Moritz...)
41°F to 67°F8 à 17 days
very bad weather*
Espace Mittelland
(Fribourg, Bern, Interlaken...)
49°F to 65°F9 à 18 days
tolerable weather*
Lake Geneva region of Switzerland
(Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux...)
43°F to 65°F8 à 19 days
tolerable weather*
Nordwestschweiz
(Basel, Aarau, Wohlen...)
65°F to 67°F10 à 14 days
good weather*
Ticino
(Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona...)
50°F to 68°F7 à 18 days
tolerable weather*
Zurich
(Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten...)
67°F8 à 10 days
good weather
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Switzerland in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Switzerland in may ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.

It is not ideal 100%, but the weather in Switzerland that month is, on average, good in Zurich, Lugano, Lausanne and Bern. I allows to appreciate tour in these areas. And even why not take a little time to relax under the sun!

If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example for hiking, the cities of Lucerne, Montreux, Fribourg, Basel and Geneva have a decent enough weather for that in may. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel in the cities of Sion, Interlaken, Zermatt and Davos in may because the climate is unfavorable.


Climate in Switzerland in may

Climate in Zurich in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Zurich is 59°F (maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate quite enjoyable in this city in this month. With 5in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good weather, the month of may is a recommended month to go in this city.

May
Average temperature 59°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 52°F
Rainfall 5in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(26%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 44%
Length of day 15:07
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Zurich in may

Climate in Basel in may

In may, maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 59°F). The climate is quite fresh in that locality in may, but it is endurable by dressing warm. With 6.6in over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality in Switzerland.

May
Average temperature 59°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Rainfall 6.6in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 43%
Length of day 15:08
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Basel in may

Climate in Bern in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is quite fresh around this city in the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. With 5.7in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of may is an advisable month to go in this city in Switzerland.

May
Average temperature 58°F
Highest temperature 65°F
Lowest temperature 50°F
Rainfall 5.7in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(32%)
Humidity 86%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 44%
Length of day 15:04
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Bern in may

Climate in Davos in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is quite fresh in this city in this month, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. With 7.9in over 13 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

May
Average temperature 43°F
Highest temperature 49°F
Lowest temperature 40°F
Rainfall 7.9in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(43%)
Humidity 90%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 54%
Length of day 15:03
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Davos in may

Climate in Fribourg in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 47°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is relatively cool around this city in may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. With 9.9in over 15 days, rain may occur for your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality.

May
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 63°F
Lowest temperature 47°F
Rainfall 9.9in
Number of days with rainfall 15 day(s)
(48%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 43%
Length of day 15:03
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Fribourg in may


All cities in Switzerland in may

Zurich in maygood weather
Basel in maygood weather
Bern in maygood weather
Davos in mayvery bad weather
Fribourg in maytolerable weather
Geneva in maytolerable weather
Lausanne in maygood weather
Lucerne in maytolerable weather
Lugano in maygood weather
Aarau in maytolerable weather
Andermatt in mayvery bad weather
Bellinzona in maytolerable weather
Interlaken in mayvery bad weather
Kloten in maygood weather
Kreuzlingen in maygood weather
Locarno in maytolerable weather
Montreux in maytolerable weather
Morges in maygood weather
Morgins in maytolerable weather
Saint Moritz in mayvery bad weather
Schwyz in maybad weather
Sion in mayvery bad weather
Winterthur in maygood weather
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Weather data for Switzerland in may:

Weather data for Switzerland in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Switzerland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Switzerland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Switzerland.


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