Lucerne weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the May weather in Lucerne? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Lucerne generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Lucerne in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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 Lucerne in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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