Luxembourg in May

Green and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).

No other month rates higher than May for Luxembourg in this guide.

• Luxembourg City and the Gutland · Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthalbest weather

  Mild and damp; the Moselle is the warmest corner, with grape harvest in September–October.

• Éislek (Ardennes) · Vianden, Clervaux, Wiltzfine

  Colder and wetter uplands; snow some winters; autumn colours in October.

• Central Luxembourg: Luxembourg City / Guttland · capital and the belt of towns around itbest weather

  Continental pattern: cold winters with occasional snow, warm summers. May–September is the comfortable window; December brings the Christmas markets.

• Éislek: Éislek / Ardennes · Northern Luxembourg hillsbest weather

  Higher and wetter than the south; check trail conditions in winter and expect mist in the valleys on many mornings.

• Moselle Valley: Moselle Valley · River terraces from Schengen to Wasserbilligbest weather

  Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 30 °C (86 °F)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 86 °F (30 °C)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.

• Mullerthal: Mullerthal / Echternach · Eastern Luxembourg sandstone plateaubest weather

  Best April to October. July and August are warmest and busiest; autumn leaves and spring are quieter. Rock paths can be icy in winter.

• Luxembourg City19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain days
• Beaufort19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 11 rain days
• Berdorf18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain days
• Clervaux18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
• Consdorf18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
• Diekirch18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain days
• Echternach18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Esch-sur-Sûre18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
• Ettelbruck18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
• Grevenmacher18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain days
• Larochette18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 7 rain days
• Mersch18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 13 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 13 rain days
• Mondorf-les-Bains19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Remich19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Schengen18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Troisvierges18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
• Vianden18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain days
• Wasserbillig19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
• Wiltz17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Labour Day

  1 May

  Offices closed.

• Europe Day

  9 May

  Public holiday since 2019.

• Spring holidays

  Ascension and Whit Monday (6 and 17 May 2027)

  Long weekends; Echternach dancing procession on Whit Tuesday.

• Octave pilgrimage check

  Spring, moves yearly · Luxembourg City

  Large crowds around the cathedral.

Crowds · Luxembourg

Medium

Prices · Luxembourg

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luxembourg, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Luxembourg City and the Gutland

  Best weather of the year (Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthal)

• Luxembourg City

  Green and mild; long days.

• Beaufort

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Berdorf

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Clervaux

  Best months: Mar–Dec (exhibition closed Mondays – check)

• Consdorf

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Diekirch

  Best months: May–Sep; Dec for the Christmas market

• Echternach

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Ettelbruck

  Best months: May–Sep

• Grevenmacher

  Best months: May–Oct

• Larochette

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Mersch

  Best months: Apr–Oct