Zurich · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 64°F, low 47°F. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
64° / 47°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
8 mph
What May feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
05:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:55
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Zurich in May
The kit for May in Zurich: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
+5 rain days
Zurich in April →
May
64°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-10° avg high
+2 rain days
Zurich in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in May?+
Average high 64°F, average low 47°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to April (avg high 58°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 74°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Zurich in May?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in May, on average.