When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lucerne
Month-by-month climate data for Lucerne, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
May–September, December. Summer for hiking and lake swims; December for Christmas-market evenings and snow above town.
Warmest in Lucerne: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lucerne climate, month by month
January
5° / 0°C
~13 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 1°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 2°C
~13 rain days
Fair
April
14° / 4°C
~13 rain days
Good
May
18° / 9°C
~18 rain days
Good
June
23° / 14°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
25° / 16°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
24° / 16°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
21° / 13°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
October
16° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
November
9° / 4°C
~15 rain days
Fair
December
6° / 0°C
~17 rain days
Tough
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