Lucerne in May
Green and golden
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Lucerne.
May is excellent: the lake is warm in the sun and the mountain lifts are all open.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–19°C
- Warm and green with occasional showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Warm weather and long days.
–Swiss prices at full strength.
My tip for May
Book mountain tickets ahead and check the weather before heading up.
- Boat trips
- Hiking
- Mountain trips
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Lucerne, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Weather
Weather in Lucerne in May
In May Lucerne averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 149 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lucerne in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Lucerne?
- May is one of the best months to visit Lucerne. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Lucerne overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm weather and long days. The main downside: Swiss prices at full strength.
- What is the weather like in Lucerne in May?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 149 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Warm and green with occasional showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Lucerne crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Lucerne in May?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (May ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.