Lucerne weather in May

May in Lucerne: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Lucerne · #340 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lucerne climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 63°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall160 mm / 6.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight15.1 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall5.8 cm / 2.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

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

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Lucerne in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Lucerne?
May in Lucerne: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lucerne on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Lucerne in May?
In May, Lucerne averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 160.3 mm of rain over roughly 19.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lucerne in May?
Lucerne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
Does it snow in Lucerne in May?
Lucerne sees roughly 5.8 cm of snowfall in May.

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