Horw weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

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

Temperatures

The month of May in Horw typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Horw in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Horw. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Horw, 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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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