Lucerne, SwitzerlandQuick decision
When to visit Lucerne?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–25°C in August
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (50%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
Monthly climate data
Lucerne weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 5°C | 50% | 3.5 | 6.1h | 2.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 45% | 3.0 | 7.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 46% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 15°C | 44% | 4.2 | 11.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 58% | 5.7 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 54% | 5.2 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 16°C | 24°C | 58% | 6.4 | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 48% | 5.2 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 47% | 4.7 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 15°C | 42% | 4.1 | 8.8h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 47% | 3.8 | 6.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 47% | 3.7 | 5.2h | 2.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 49% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 53% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 15°C, 45% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 47% rainy days, 6.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.8/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 48% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 50% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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