Lausanne weather in May

Lausanne, Switzerland
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May in Lausanne: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Lausanne · #468 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lausanne climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 62°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Rainfall119 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine11 h/day
Daylight15 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall0.8 cm / 0.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lausanne in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Lausanne?
May in Lausanne: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lausanne on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Lausanne in May?
In May, Lausanne averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 119.1 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lausanne in May?
Lausanne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.

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