Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Lucerne, Switzerland in May
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
119mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lucerne, Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May119mm average rain
May sits near Lucerne's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.4 hours average sun
May sits close to Lucerne's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May29 weather score
May scores below Lucerne's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
