Our verdict
The best time to visit Lucerne is May-June
In the height of summer, temperatures in Lucerne can reach a maximum of 25℃ (77℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -12℃ (11℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Lucerne during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Lucerne in May. Head over there in September instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
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Lucerne seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lucerne as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lucerne is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lucerne
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lucerne for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lucerne climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lucerne for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lucerne in January
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in February
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in March
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in April
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in May
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lucerne in June
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 94mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lucerne in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lucerne in August
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lucerne in September
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Lucerne in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lucerne in December
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 89mm (4") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucerne in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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