worldweatherSwitzerland weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Switzerland.
Daytime
18°
Night
8°
☀️ Day length
15 h 02 min
Chance of rain
48%
Thunder days
8%
Humid days
5%
In May, Switzerland averages about 18° during the day and 8° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 48%).
Switzerland weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5℃ | -2℃ | 31% |
| February | 6℃ | -1℃ | 31% |
| March | 10℃ | 1℃ | 28% |
| April ★ | 15℃ | 5℃ | 32% |
| May ★ | 18℃ | 8℃ | 48% |
| June ★ | 23℃ | 13℃ | 38% |
| July ★ | 25℃ | 15℃ | 35% |
| August ★ | 24℃ | 14℃ | 34% |
| September ★ | 20℃ | 10℃ | 39% |
| October ★ | 14℃ | 7℃ | 32% |
| November | 9℃ | 2℃ | 30% |
| December | 6℃ | -1℃ | 23% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Switzerland in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 21℃ | 12℃ | 57% |
| Bern | 19℃ | 7℃ | 62% |
| Zurich | 19℃ | 9℃ | 58% |
| Winterthur | 19℃ | 9℃ | 58% |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | 19℃ | 8℃ | 52% |
| Sanktgallen | 19℃ | 9℃ | 62% |
| Lausanne | 16℃ | 6℃ | 0% |
| Davos | 13℃ | 5℃ | 36% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Switzerland.