Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
May brings an average high-temperature of a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F), showing a slight difference from April's 11.6°C (52.9°F). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F) is recorded.Humidity
April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Zurich.Rainfall
In Zurich, Netherlands, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Zurich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Zurich, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 21:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 21:53 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In Zurich, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Zurich in May?
What are the least humid months?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May in Zurich?
When it does not snow?
What is the average length of the day in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Zurich have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 14.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 20mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in May
Zurich, Netherlands
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
