Zurich in May
sweet spot · the best month of the 10 that clear the bar · the wettest month of the year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 8°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 16°C |
| Rainy days | 13 · 115 mm |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day |
| Daylight | 15.0 h/day |
| Crowds | 85 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in May
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What May is known for
- Shoulder season — Spring offers mild weather and blooming landscapes with fewer crowds.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 8°C.
- Rain gear you will actually use: about 13 rainy days and 115 mm.
- Sun protection: about 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very expensive — prices run about 112% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Swiss franc |
| Languages | German, Italian, French, Romansh |
| Plugs | Type C, 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 117, 118, 144, 1414, 140, 145 |
| Calling code | +41 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 or 144 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re refer… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Zurich
- January avoid
- February ok
- March ok
- April sweet spot
- May
- June sweet spot
- July sweet spot
- August sweet spot
- September ok
- October ok
- November avoid
- December avoid
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