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 high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 160 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 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.