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Luxembourg in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Luxembourg in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Luxembourg in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Luxembourg in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 74 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luxembourg has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Luxembourg in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luxembourg for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +24°C.

Is Luxembourg warm or cold in May?

Luxembourg is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Luxembourg:

Climate in Luxembourg in May

Luxembourg weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+13°C+18°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-1°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+32°C+35°C
Rainfall
59 mm74 mm73 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%68%69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
765
Cloudy days
666
Rainy days
151615
Snowy days
100

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 74 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Luxembourg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Luxembourg is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Luxembourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Luxembourg, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Luxembourg wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Luxembourg?

This is the weather in Luxembourg in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+16°C
2 May
☀️
+17°C
3 May
☀️
+18°C
4 May
☀️
+23°C
5 May
☀️
+18°C
6 May
☀️
+19°C
7 May
🌧️
+19°C
8 May
☁️
+19°C
9 May
🌧️
+16°C
10 May
🌧️
+15°C
11 May
🌧️
+16°C
12 May
🌧️
+15°C
13 May
☀️
+20°C
14 May
☀️
+19°C
15 May
☀️
+19°C
16 May
☀️
+14°C
17 May
☀️
+15°C
18 May
☀️
+18°C
19 May
☀️
+19°C
20 May
☀️
+20°C
21 May
☀️
+24°C
22 May
☀️
+23°C
23 May
☁️
+16°C
24 May
☀️
+18°C
25 May
☀️
+21°C
26 May
☀️
+22°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
☀️
+24°C
29 May
☀️
+24°C
30 May
☀️
+22°C
31 May
☀️
+24°C
In May 2023 Luxembourg had 24 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Luxembourg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Luxembourg in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 511 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1315 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luxembourg in May:

Is May a good time to visit Luxembourg?

May is a really good time to go to Luxembourg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Luxembourg.

Can you sunbathe in Luxembourg in May?

May has mild temperatures in Luxembourg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Luxembourg rainy in May?

Luxembourg is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Luxembourg in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luxembourg in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Luxembourg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luxembourg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.