Lucerne in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lucerne in may 2025
The weather in Lucerne in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 14.7cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
23%
11%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
32%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
27%
18%
16%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
27%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lucerne in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lucerne in may.
The climate of Lucerne in may is tolerable
In may in Lucerne, the climate is wet (with 10.6in of rainfall over 14 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather cool in that area the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Lucerne is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Lucerne in the month of may with a maximum record of 85°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 17 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 55% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Lucerne is generally 15:05. The sun rises at 04:51 and sets at 19:56.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good) to go there in Switzerland.
May: another location in Switzerland?
If you want to go to Switzerland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lucerne:
In may, Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano and Kloten have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lucerne in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 14.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.57km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:05 | ||||
| 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 Lucerne in may 2024:
45°F to 70°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
38°F to 58°F
43°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 58°F
41°F to 68°F
43°F to 72°F
49°F to 70°F
49°F to 68°F
45°F to 74°F
52°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
41°F to 59°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 68°F
50°F to 70°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 70°F
54°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
47°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in may
Cities near Lucerne:
| Sarnen in may | tolerable weather |
| Entlebuch in may | good weather |
| Zug in may | tolerable weather |
| Schwyz in may | bad weather |
| Wohlen in may | good weather |
| Zurich in may | good weather |
| Langenthal in may | tolerable weather |
| Aarau in may | tolerable weather |
| Rapperswil in may | good weather |
| Olten in may | tolerable weather |
| Kloten in may | good weather |
| Andermatt 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 Lucerne in may:
Weather data for Lucerne for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lucerne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lucerne 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 Lucerne.