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Vitznau weather in May (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Vitznau in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Vitznau usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Vitznau in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

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 Vitznau. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vitznau climate page with graphs.

 

Vitznau, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 186 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (19 KM, 12 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.

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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 Vitznau, 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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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