Hergiswil weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hergiswil during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Hergiswil generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Hergiswil in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hergiswil. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hergiswil climate page with graphs.

 

Hergiswil, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hergiswil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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