Lachen weather in May (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Lachen this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Lachen typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lachen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lachen. July and September typically offer 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 Lachen climate page with graphs.

 

Lachen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 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 Lachen, 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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