Best time to visit Lucerne
The best months to visit Lucerne are August, June and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
August, June and July score best for Lucerne weather:
- June23° / 14°CLong days suit lake cruises and mountain loops, with afternoon storms possible.
- July24° / 16°CPeak summer demand, warm lakefront days, and busy mountain transport.
- August24° / 16°CStill high season, with warm days, storms, and crowded viewpoints.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Lucerne weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 1° | 125 | 18 | 9h |
| February | 7° | 1° | 111 | 16 | 10h |
| March | 11° | 3° | 123 | 18 | 11h |
| April | 15° | 6° | 133 | 19 | 13h |
| May | 19° | 10° | 189 | 22 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 23° | 14° | 199 | 22 | 16h |
| JulyBest weather | 24° | 16° | 210 | 23 | 16h |
| AugustBest weather | 24° | 16° | 216 | 22 | 15h |
| September | 20° | 13° | 162 | 20 | 13h |
| October | 16° | 10° | 124 | 17 | 12h |
| November | 10° | 5° | 135 | 18 | 10h |
| December | 6° | 2° | 134 | 19 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Lucerne month by month
January
Lucerne in January: 5.5°C high, 0.7°C low, 124.6mm rain over 18 days, 9h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
Lucerne in February: 7.1°C high, 0.9°C low, 111.2mm rain over 16 days, 9.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
March
Lucerne in March: 11.1°C high, 3.1°C low, 122.6mm rain over 18 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Lucerne in April: 14.7°C high, 5.8°C low, 133.3mm rain over 19 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Lucerne in May: 18.9°C high, 9.9°C low, 188.8mm rain over 22 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Lucerne in June: 22.8°C high, 13.8°C low, 198.9mm rain over 22 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Luzerner Fest
JulyBest weather
Lucerne in July: 24.3°C high, 15.8°C low, 210.2mm rain over 23 days, 15.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Blue Balls · Luzerner Fest
AugustBest weather
Lucerne in August: 23.9°C high, 16.1°C low, 215.8mm rain over 22 days, 14.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
September
Lucerne in September: 20.1°C high, 12.9°C low, 162.1mm rain over 20 days, 13.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
October
Lucerne in October: 16.2°C high, 9.8°C low, 124.4mm rain over 17 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Lucerne in November: 9.9°C high, 5°C low, 135.4mm rain over 18 days, 10h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Lucerne in December: 6.3°C high, 1.8°C low, 133.7mm rain over 19 days, 8.8h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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