Lucerne, SwitzerlandQuick decision
When to visit Lucerne?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–77°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 32°F | 41°F | 50% | 0.1in | 6.1h | 2.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 46°F | 45% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 52°F | 46% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 41°F | 59°F | 44% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 58% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 54% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 61°F | 75°F | 58% | 0.3in | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 48% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 55°F | 68°F | 47% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 59°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 48°F | 47% | 0.1in | 6.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 32°F | 43°F | 47% | 0.1in | 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°F, 49% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 53% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 15°F, 45% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 50% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 2.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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