Weather in May in Canton of Lucerne
Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Lucerne in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canton of Lucerne in May?
Canton of Lucerne is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Lucerne generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Sörenberg at 14°C to pleasant in Sursee at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Sursee and 4°C in Sörenberg.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Willisau with an average of 165 mm to heavy rainfall in Sörenberg with 193 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lucerne usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at May's conditions in Canton of Lucerne, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Lucerne's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Lucerne climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Lucerne?
Lucerne
In May Lucerne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Weggis
In May Weggis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vitznau
In May Vitznau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rothenburg
In May Rothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sursee
In May Sursee generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Lucerne, in Switzerland.
Is May the best time to visit Canton of Lucerne?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Lucerne with often unpleasant weather in Lucerne.
Generally speaking, September provides tolerable weather in Lucerne. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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