Hochdorf weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Hochdorf for May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hochdorf includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Hochdorf in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 193 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Hochdorf. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hochdorf, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Hochdorf, 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

6/10

Camping

3/10

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