Late spring · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.3 in (109 mm) falling in Zermatt, alongside highs near 54°F (12°C) and lows of 38°F (3°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What May feels like
Afternoons only reach about 54°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (109 mm).
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 11.9 in (302 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (10°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 50/100 in April to 60/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zermatt in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gornergrat Railway
Rack railway running since 1898 from Zermatt to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, with the Matterhorn in view for much of the climb.
Why now May scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable-car station at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn, with a glacier palace and summit viewing platform.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Matterhorn Museum
Underground museum built as a reconstructed old village, telling the story of the 1865 first ascent and Zermatt's climbing history.
Nearby in May
- Interlaken in May~47 mi · highs 65°F, 6.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in May~57 mi · highs 50°F, 6.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in May~76 mi · highs 66°F, 5.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in May~101 mi · highs 66°F, 5.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Zermatt in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zermatt in May?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in May?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Zermatt in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.