Locarno weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Locarno usually fare in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Locarno includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Locarno in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 209 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Locarno, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

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 Locarno, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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