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The weather in May in Switzerland
It's cool to moderate in May in Switzerland with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Switzerland. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2022, Switzerland reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Switzerland
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Switzerland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Switzerland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 122 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,9 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Switzerland with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Switzerland is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Switzerland for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Switzerland is based on weather data from Bern. Other places, like Zurich, Geneva or Valais, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Switzerland to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Switzerland
Temperature in May in Switzerland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Switzerland
Total precipitation in May in Switzerland over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Switzerland
Snowfall in May in Switzerland per year
Daily UV index in May in Switzerland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Switzerland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Switzerland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Switzerland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.