Best Time to Visit Lucerne
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Lucerne weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | -2.3 | 82 | 1.8 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 6 | -1.5 | 91 | 3.1 | 10 |
| Mar | 10.7 | 1.2 | 88 | 4.9 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 14.2 | 3.9 | 100 | 6.8 | 13.4 |
| May | 19.3 | 8.3 | 117 | 8.1 | 14.9 |
| Jun | 21.9 | 11.3 | 148 | 9.1 | 15.7 |
| Jul | 24.4 | 13.5 | 141 | 9.2 | 15.3 |
| Aug | 23.8 | 13.2 | 142 | 7.8 | 14 |
| Sep | 19.8 | 9.8 | 100 | 5.7 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 14.2 | 5.8 | 98 | 3.6 | 10.6 |
| Nov | 8 | 1.4 | 102 | 2.1 | 9.1 |
| Dec | 4.6 | -1.2 | 93 | 1.5 | 8.3 |
Daylight ranges from 8.3 hours in Dec to 15.7 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: SepJulMayJun
Beaches: JulAugJunMay
Hiking: JunJulMayAug
Sightseeing: SepMayJulJun
Climate & conditions
Freezing months (snow possible): Jan, Feb, Dec.
Lucerne quick facts
- Population
- 81,691
- Elevation
- 437 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Currency
- Franc (CHF)
- Language
- German, French, Italian
- Plug / voltage
- C, J · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +41
- Nearest airport
- ZRH · 49 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
Sep, Jul, May, Jun.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 148 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 24.4°C.
Where to stay
See Lucerne hotels · Book Lucerne tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Zürich Airport (ZRH), 49 km from Lucerne. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Zuerich — 40 km, 39 min drive · Bern — 66 km, 1.1 hr drive · Basel — 79 km, 1.3 hr drive · Lausanne — 141 km, 2.3 hr drive
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