Basel vs Zürich in May

Basel is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is nice, rainy, clean air, while Zürich is nice, rainy, clean air.

Basel vs Zürich — May climate, side by side

🇨🇭 Basel🇨🇭 Zürich
Comfort score83/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C19°C
Avg high / low20° / 9°19° / 10°
Rainfall100 mm147 mm
Rainy days1214
Humidity75%75%
Air quality (AQI)4850

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Basel vs Zürich in May — FAQ

Is May better in Basel or Zürich?
Basel is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is nice, rainy, clean air, while Zürich is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Basel vs Zürich in May?
In May, Basel averages 20°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Zürich averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 147 mm.