Canton of Ticino weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Canton of Ticino 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 Ticino in May?
Canton of Ticino is a region in Switzerland. Canton of Ticino offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Bedretto at 8°C to pleasant in Chiasso at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Chiasso and -1°C in Bedretto.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiasso with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Verdasio with 186 mm. Meanwhile, Lugano enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Ticino in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Ticino climate page.
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Average weather in Lugano
In May Lugano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ascona
In May Ascona 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 tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Locarno
In May Locarno 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Brissago
In May Brissago 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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Average weather in Piazzogna
In May Piazzogna 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 tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Ticino?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Canton of Ticino with overall pleasant weather in Lugano. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Ticino is in May, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Lugano. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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