Weather in Zermatt in may 2024

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

Partly Cloudy

21%

Fog

21%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 12pm
43°F

Snow showers

17%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Fog

11%

Weather at 6pm
38°F

Snow showers

21%

Fog

16%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Weather at 3am
29°F

Snow showers

43%

Fog

15%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Partly Cloudy

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.

more information about Switzerland's weather in may



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 2023:

01-05-2023
Light sleet
36°F to 38°F
02-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 50°F
03-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 52°F
04-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 54°F
05-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
06-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 59°F
07-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
40°F to 54°F
08-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
32°F to 54°F
09-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 50°F
10-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 49°F
11-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 47°F
12-05-2023
Light rain shower
34°F to 40°F
13-05-2023
Light rain shower
34°F to 41°F
14-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
36°F to 43°F
15-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 50°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 52°F
17-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
31°F to 49°F
18-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
36°F to 45°F
19-05-2023
Light rain
38°F to 43°F
20-05-2023
Light drizzle
38°F to 41°F
21-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 52°F
22-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
40°F to 56°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 61°F
24-05-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 52°F
25-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 52°F
26-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 61°F
27-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 59°F
28-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
43°F to 56°F
29-05-2023
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
45°F to 58°F
30-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
47°F to 59°F
31-05-2023
Light rain shower
45°F to 49°F

Map: other cities in Switzerland in may

Cities near Zermatt:

Visp in mayvery bad weather
Sierre in mayvery bad weather
Brig in mayvery bad weather
Sion in mayvery bad weather
Martigny-Ville in mayvery bad weather
Gstaad in maytolerable weather
Frutigen in mayvery bad weather
Monthey in maytolerable weather
Morgins in maytolerable weather
Interlaken in mayvery bad weather
Montreux in maytolerable weather
Gruyères 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 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.


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