When to go · Zermatt
Zermatt in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking, Dec–Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C57°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
MixedSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking, Dec–Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Weather in May
- ZermattHighs around 14 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzcool
The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Low
Switzerland overall: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket