Locarno in May
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 15°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
16Rainy days (162 mm)
14:46 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 20:44 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 15°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -6°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 64 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 6°C | -2°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 10°C | 1°C | 143 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 15°C | 6°C | 162 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 19°C | 9°C | 154 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 21°C | 11°C | 128 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 20°C | 11°C | 159 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| September | 16°C | 8°C | 177 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 11°C | 4°C | 187 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| November | 5°C | -1°C | 176 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.1 |
| December | 2°C | -5°C | 87 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Locarno in May?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Locarno?
The best months are July, August.