Zurich Weather in May
Switzerland · 30-year monthly averages
👍 Good time to visit
May in Zurich is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
Avg high
19°C
66°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
128mm
rainy
Rainy days
12
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- light jacket
- layers for cool evenings
- compact umbrella or rain jacket
May vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Zurich in May?
- May in Zurich is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
- Does it rain a lot in Zurich in May?
- Zurich sees around 128mm of precipitation in May on average — rainy by global standards.
- Is May a good time to visit Zurich?
- May is a good month to visit Zurich, with generally agreeable conditions.