Lucerne · SpringMonth summary
Lucerne weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lucerne in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Lucerne. August remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Lucerne in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lucerne. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 5°C | 50% | 3.5 | 6.1h | 2.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 45% | 3.0 | 7.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 46% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 15°C | 44% | 4.2 | 11.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 58% | 5.7 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 54% | 5.2 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 16°C | 24°C | 58% | 6.4 | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 48% | 5.2 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 47% | 4.7 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 15°C | 42% | 4.1 | 8.8h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 47% | 3.8 | 6.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 47% | 3.7 | 5.2h | 2.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Lucerne averages 18°C, 58% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lucerne in May
Is May a good time to visit Lucerne?
May is an acceptable time for Lucerne (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in May?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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