The weather in May in the Lake Lugano

It's pleasantly warm in May in the Lake Lugano with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in the Lake Lugano. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for the Lake Lugano, Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2017, the Lake Lugano reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at the Lake Lugano is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 169 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for the Lake Lugano

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Lake Lugano. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Lake Lugano New York
Average temperature 20°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 169 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 19 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Lake Lugano with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lake Lugano is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in the Lake Lugano, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in the Lake Lugano

Temperature in May in the Lake Lugano over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in the Lake Lugano, Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in the Lake Lugano

Total precipitation in May in the Lake Lugano over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in the Lake Lugano

Snowfall in May in the Lake Lugano per year

Daily UV index in May in the Lake Lugano

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Lake Lugano, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in the Lake Lugano

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Average weather in the Lake Lugano by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Lake Lugano. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.