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Lugano in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lugano in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Lugano in May 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
May could be a good time to visit Lugano, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in May. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 201 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
201 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Lugano in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lugano for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +70°F.

Is Lugano warm or cold in May?

Lugano is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lugano:

Climate in Lugano in May

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+61°F+68°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+27°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+97°F
Rainfall
165 mm201 mm180 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
67%70%70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
867
Cloudy days
121313
Rainy days
101210
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 165 mm to 201 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Lugano in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 113 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Lugano, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lugano wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 211 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+70°F
2 May
☀️
+71°F
3 May
🌧️
+63°F
4 May
🌧️
+64°F
5 May
🌧️
+59°F
6 May
🌧️
+61°F
7 May
☁️
+68°F
8 May
🌧️
+66°F
9 May
☁️
+75°F
10 May
☁️
+78°F
11 May
☀️
+80°F
12 May
☀️
+80°F
13 May
☀️
+79°F
14 May
☁️
+80°F
15 May
☀️
+82°F
16 May
☀️
+79°F
17 May
☀️
+84°F
18 May
🌧️
+83°F
19 May
☀️
+80°F
20 May
☀️
+84°F
21 May
☀️
+85°F
22 May
☁️
+82°F
23 May
☁️
+78°F
24 May
☁️
+71°F
25 May
☁️
+75°F
26 May
☁️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+85°F
28 May
☀️
+84°F
29 May
🌧️
+68°F
30 May
☁️
+68°F
31 May
☁️
+69°F
In May 2023 Lugano had 12 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lugano climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lugano in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+63°F) and the highest in 2012 (+79°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 526 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in May:

Is May a good time to visit Lugano?

It’s always a good time to visit Lugano, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in May?

May has mild temperatures in Lugano. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lugano rainy in May?

Lugano is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lugano in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Lugano

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lugano, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.