Lucerne weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lucerne during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Lucerne includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Lucerne in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 156 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers 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 Lucerne climate page with graphs.

 

Lucerne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 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.

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 Lucerne, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lucerne.

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