What is the weather like in Basel vs Lugano in May?

In May, Basel averages 20°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Lugano averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 193 mm.

Basel vs Lugano in May

Basel and Lugano are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is nice, rainy, clean air; Lugano is nice, soaked, clean air.

Basel vs Lugano — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇭 Basel	🇨🇭 Lugano
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	22°C
Avg high / low	20° / 9°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	100 mm	193 mm
Rainy days	12	13
Humidity	75%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	48	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Basel 🇨🇭 Switzerlandnice, rainy, clean air · best September83
Lugano 🇨🇭 Switzerlandnice, soaked, clean air · best September83

Basel vs Lugano in May — FAQ

Is May better in Basel or Lugano?: Basel and Lugano are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is nice, rainy, clean air; Lugano is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Basel vs Lugano in May?: In May, Basel averages 20°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Lugano averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 193 mm.