Küssnacht weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Küssnacht this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Küssnacht typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Küssnacht in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 156 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Küssnacht, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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 Küssnacht, 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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