CH Lucerne · Autumn

Lucerne weather
in October

October is a difficult time — August offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 47.05°N 8.31°E
59°FMax temperature
42%Rainy days
8.8hSunshine / day

Lucerne weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.6/10)

Should you visit Lucerne in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 59°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.8h/d

Our take: October is an average time for Lucerne. August (7.6/10) is clearly preferable.

Lucerne in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Lucerne. Temperatures drop (15°F) and rain returns (42% of days). Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Lucerne

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January32°F41°F50%0.1in6.1h2.1/10
🌦️ February32°F46°F45%0.1in7.4h4.0/10
🌦️ March36°F52°F46%0.1in9.6h4.4/10
🌦️ April41°F59°F44%0.2in11.7h6.5/10
🌦️ May48°F64°F58%0.2in11.2h7.0/10
🌦️ June57°F75°F54%0.2in13.0h7.5/10
🌦️ July61°F75°F58%0.3in12.9h7.4/10
🌤️ August61°F77°F48%0.2in12.3h7.6/10
🌦️ September55°F68°F47%0.2in10.7h7.1/10
🌦️ October48°F59°F42%0.2in8.8h5.5/10
🌦️ November39°F48°F47%0.1in6.0h3.6/10
🌦️ December32°F43°F47%0.1in5.2h2.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Lucerne averages 59°F, 42% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10. See methodology →

October vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 7.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Lucerne in October

Is October a good time to visit Lucerne?
October is an acceptable time for Lucerne (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Lucerne in October?
With 59°F max and 8.8h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.

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