Zürich weather in May
May in Zürich: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Zürich · #330 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zürich climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.2 cm / 0.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zürich in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Zürich?
- May in Zürich: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Zürich in May?
- In May, Zürich averages a daily high of 16.9°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 132.3 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zürich in May?
- Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
- Does it snow in Zürich in May?
- Zürich sees roughly 1.2 cm of snowfall in May.