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Best time to visit · Switzerland
September is the best time to visit Lucerne on the climate data: September scores 82/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. April & May, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 40°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.6 in (1362 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 40°F5°C | 42°F6°C | 50°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 66°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 76°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C | 50°F10°C | 42°F5°C |
| Avg low | 28°F-2°C | 28°F-2°C | 35°F2°C | 42°F6°C | 50°F10°C | 58°F15°C | 61°F16°C | 60°F16°C | 53°F12°C | 46°F8°C | 37°F3°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.7 in94 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 5.9 in150 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 6.0 in152 mm | 6.2 in158 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 3.9 in100 mm |
| Humidity | 83% | 82% | 81% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 84% | 82% |
| Cloud | 78% | 74% | 67% | 66% | 71% | 65% | 59% | 60% | 61% | 69% | 76% | 76% |
| Comfort | 38 | 44 | 57 | 72 | 73 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 82 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~938 m (3,078 ft) to Lucerne's ~439 m (1,440 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 40–42°F (5–6°C) and lows down to 28°F (-2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 41/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 50°F highs in March to 66°F by May. About 13.5 in (343 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 67/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 73–76°F (23–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.0 in (456 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. July feels humid, with humidity near 77%. July score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).
Temperatures slide from 68°F highs in September to 50°F by November. About 11.6 in (294 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 70/100.
By comfort score: 1 Great, 6 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: September. Tap a month for its own guide.
September is the best time to visit Lucerne on the climate data: September scores 82/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. April & May, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.2 in (158 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.0 in (75 mm). The yearly total is around 53.6 in (1362 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C) and highs of 40°F (5°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 76°F (25°C).
Yes: in July humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 76°F (25°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 28°F (-2°C) in January.
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