When to go · Lugano
Lugano in May
Great month. Inside Lugano's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Lugano
Inside Lugano's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Weather in May
- LuganoHighs around 21 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Ticino, Switzerland · Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzonabest weather
Warmest region with palm trees; heavy rain possible in autumn. The Gotthard base tunnel puts it 2 h from Zurich.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Low
Switzerland overall: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast