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The weather in May in Lucerne
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Lucerne. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Lucerne, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Daily weather in May for Lucerne
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lucerne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Average temperatures
It's cool to moderate in May in Lucerne with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2015, Lucerne reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
May weather comparison
| Lucerne | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 96 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,6 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Lucerne with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 8°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 Lucerne is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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 Lucerne, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Lucerne
Temperature in May in Lucerne over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Lucerne, Switzerland. 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 Lucerne
Total precipitation in May in Lucerne over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Lucerne
Snowfall in May in Lucerne per year
Daily UV index in May in Lucerne
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Lucerne, 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.
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Average weather in Lucerne by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lucerne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.