What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in May?

In May, Chamonix averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 203 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 188 mm.

Chamonix vs Zermatt in May

Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in May — 42 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is cool, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air.

Chamonix vs Zermatt — May climate, side by side

	🇫🇷 Chamonix	🇨🇭 Zermatt
Comfort score	42/100 (F)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	14°C	14°C
Avg high / low	14° / 6°	14° / 4°
Rainfall	203 mm	188 mm
Rainy days	21	20
Humidity	82%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	40	43

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

Month by month

Chamonix 🇫🇷 Francecool, soaked, clean air · best January42
Zermatt 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, soaked, clean air · best January44

Chamonix vs Zermatt in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chamonix or Zermatt?: Chamonix and Zermatt are nearly tied in May — 42 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is cool, soaked, clean air; Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in May?: In May, Chamonix averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 203 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 188 mm.