Lake Como and Lucerne are close in May. Lake Como averages 12–23°C with moderate-high crowds; Lucerne 9–19°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for May
Azaleas and rhododendrons
+Peak garden season and comfortable temperatures.
–Weekends and holidays are busy.
May is among the best months: gardens bloom and ferries run frequently. Visitors increase but remain manageable.
Green and golden
+Warm weather and long days.
–Swiss prices at full strength.
May is excellent: the lake is warm in the sun and the mountain lifts are all open.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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