Zermatt weather in May

May in Zermatt: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Zermatt · #276 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zermatt climate normals — May

Daytime high11°C / 52°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall146 mm / 5.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight15 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall72.6 cm / 28.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Zermatt in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Zermatt?
May in Zermatt: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Zermatt on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Zermatt in May?
In May, Zermatt averages a daily high of 11.1°C and a low of 3.9°C, with about 145.9 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zermatt in May?
Zermatt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
Does it snow in Zermatt in May?
Zermatt sees roughly 72.6 cm of snowfall in May.

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