Lausanne weather in May (Vaud, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Lausanne usually fare in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Lausanne includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Lausanne in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lausanne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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 Lausanne, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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