The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Lucerne. Temperatures drop (15°C) and rain returns (32% of days). Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
October ranks 6 out of 12 months in Lucerne. Compared to September: −5°C daytime, −1.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
10.6h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 19
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Lucerne is August (7.8/10), 3.5 pts higher than October.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Lucerne
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Switzerland
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 45%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Lucerne ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SwitzerlandTemperate climate with a 7.8 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.05°N · 8.31°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lucerne?
August is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 6.4h of sunshine and 41.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lucerne get in August?
Lucerne averages 6.4 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lucerne?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lucerne in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Lucerne good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lucerne scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.3/10.
When should you avoid Lucerne?
January is the most difficult month to visit Lucerne, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Lucerne in October?
The average UV index reaches 3 in October in Lucerne (low), with about 10.6h of daylight. No protection needed.