Weather in Lucerne in May
May in Lucerne is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Switzerland, this is how Lucerne actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Lucerne's year.
Pack for Lucerne in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 14°C
9–19°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Lucerne: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
May is a wetter month in Lucerne. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Lucerne
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Lucerne
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Lucerne
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Lucerne
Climate averages for Lucerne, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Lucerne is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
