Locarno in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Locarno in may 2025
The weather in Locarno in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 9.3cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
26%
18%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
22%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
23%
15%
12%
Weather at 3am
43°F
37%
29%
15%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Locarno in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Locarno in may.
The climate of Locarno in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Locarno is wet (with 12.3in of rainfall over 14 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is relatively cold around this city this month, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Locarno is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Locarno in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 23% of the month.
On average, in Locarno, the days of may last 14:59. Sunrise is at 04:52 and sets at 19:51.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Switzerland.
May: another location in Switzerland?
If you want to go to Switzerland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Locarno:
In may, Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano and Kloten have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Locarno in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Locarno in may 2024:
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
45°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 68°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 67°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in may
Cities near Locarno:
| Bellinzona in may | tolerable weather |
| Lugano in may | good weather |
| Biasca in may | tolerable weather |
| Campra (Blenio) in may | very bad weather |
| Mesocco in may | tolerable weather |
| Andermatt in may | very bad weather |
| Disentis in may | bad weather |
| Brig in may | very bad weather |
| Naturpark Beverin in may | very bad weather |
| Visp in may | very bad weather |
| Sils-Maria in may | very bad weather |
| Zermatt in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Locarno in may:
Weather data for Locarno for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Locarno. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Locarno can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Locarno.