Locarno Weather in May

What's the weather like in Locarno (Ticino) in May 2024?

The climate in Locarno during May can be summarized as cool and wet.

May is in the spring in Locarno and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Locarno weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.6°C 56.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 159 mm 6.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Locarno

Locarno average temperature in May

May rainfall

Locarno average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Locarno average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Locarno in May 2024.

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Locarno weather stats

Locarno weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: December 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.4°C 34.5°F
Wettest month: August 163mm 6.4ins
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