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Lucerne in July
Lucerne's warmest month brings highs averaging 76°F (25°C), lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (152 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 61°F (16°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 6.0 in (152 mm) falls in the month.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 20 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Humidity season begins: 77% on average, up from 78% in June.
- Comfort holds steady from June (70 → 72/100).
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lucerne in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Swiss Museum of Transport
Large museum of trains, planes and boats on the lakeshore.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Wirtshaus Galliker
Old-school inn serving Lucerne's Chügelipastete and Swiss classics.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Lion Monument
Dying lion carved into rock to honor Swiss Guards killed in 1792.
Old Swiss House
Restaurant near the Lion Monument known for tableside Wiener schnitzel.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Mount Pilatus
Golden Round Trip: boat, the world's steepest cogwheel railway up, and cable cars down.
Nearby in July
- Zurich in July~25 mi · highs 76°F, 5.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Andermatt in July~33 mi · highs 62°F, 6.1 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in July~33 mi · highs 77°F, 5.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zermatt in July~76 mi · highs 65°F, 3.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~938 m to Lucerne's ~439 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lucerne in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Lucerne?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 82 in September. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Lucerne in July?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in July?
Yes: about 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.6 in (1362 mm).
What should I pack for Lucerne in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Swiss Lakes by Rail May – Oct
Planning Lucerne in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.