Stans weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Stans in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Stans generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Stans in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Stans. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 Stans climate page with graphs.

 

Stans, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (22 KM, 14 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.

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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 Stans in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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