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Switzerland in May

A solid time to go

Wildflowers in meadows

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Daytime high

19°C

66°F

Overnight low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

100 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Switzerland in May

May brings mild weather to Switzerland, with daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and overnight lows near 8°C (46°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 100 mm of rainfall on average. Wildflowers in meadows.

Crowds are manageable in May — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, December–February, for context.

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