May · Switzerland
Best time to visit Zermatt in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zermatt in May
Average temperature 6°C, 123 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Zermatt scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 123 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Beneath the Matterhorn, Zermatt runs as a car-free village with glacier skiing and a dense network of hiking trails.
May in Zermatt — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (43°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
123 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Zermatt — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in May?
- In May, Zermatt averages 6°C, 123 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Zermatt?
- May earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zermatt in May?
- Expect about 123 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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