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May climate

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May in Lucerne

Switzerland · Europe

Mild days with cool nights and some sun.

Some tradeoffs

Daytime high

66°F

Lows around 50°F

Precipitation

19 days/mo

Sun

5.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

66°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some precipitation is expected this month.

61%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

5.6 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 49°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

33%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

3 mphMay Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning57°F

Rain33%

Cloud66%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Midday63°F

Rain42%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon65°F

Rain46%

Cloud68%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening62°F

Rain40%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.6

1.6

Feb

4.3

3.0

Mar

4.7

4.5

Apr

5.2

5.6

May

7.4

5.6

Jun

7.7

6.8

Jul

8.6

6.8

Aug

8.4

6.5

Sep

6.4

5.1

Oct

5.1

3.3

Nov

5.3

1.9

Dec

5.1

1.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85