Weather in Switzerland in May
May in Switzerland is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Switzerland will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Switzerland's year.
- Average temp
- 14°C
9–19°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Switzerland: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
May is a wetter month in Switzerland. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Switzerland
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Switzerland
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Switzerland
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Switzerland
Climate averages for Switzerland, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Switzerland is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
