Weather on May 5 in Zurich
Historical weather data for May 5 in Zurich, Switzerland
Based on 55 years of data from ZUERICH/FLUNTERN
About This Date
May 5th in Zurich, Switzerland typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 7°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 5th was in 2003 (19°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (3°C) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 56% of May 5th dates historically, with the wettest May 5th recording 3.45" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 5th in Zurich? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8°C (47°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 1.2" |
| 2024 | 19°C (67°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.14" |
| 2023 | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | 13°C (56°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 3.45" |
| 2021 | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.07" |
| 2020 | 13°C (55°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 1.64" |
| 2019 | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.02" |
| 2018 | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 19°C (66°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 2.53" |
| 2014 | 19°C (67°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.64" |
| 2011 | 19°C (66°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 8°C (47°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.48" |
| 2009 | 13°C (56°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.01" |
| 2008 | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 3.19" |
| 2006 | 16°C (60°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0.47" |
| 2005 | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.83" |
| 2004 | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 2.03" |
| 2003 | 27°C (80°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 11°C (52°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 1.2" |
| 2000 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 1.39" |
| 1999 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.84" |
| 1998 | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.37" |
| 1996 | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 9°C (49°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.52" |
| 1993 | 12°C (54°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.03" |
| 1990 | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 5°C (41°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 1.54" |
| 1986 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 18°C (65°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.3" |
| 1983 | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.56" |
| 1981 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.33" |
| 1980 | 8°C (46°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.08" |
| 1978 | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0.03" |
| 1977 | 9°C (48°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.45" |
| 1976 | 24°C (76°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | 16°C (60°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 1.67" |
| 1973 | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0.12" |
| 1972 | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.01" |
| 1971 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.37" |