Lugano weather in May (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Curious about the May weather in Lugano? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Lugano generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Lugano in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Lugano. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lugano, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in May

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Lugano in May?

For visitors traveling to Lugano, 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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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