When is the best time to go to Lucerne?

When is the best time to go to Lucerne? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lucerne are August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August


Annual weather in Lucerne

For full information about the climate and weather in Lucerne a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 29°F/41°F
6.6in
February 29°F/43°F
4.6in
March 32°F/50°F
5.4in
April 43°F/59°F
5.4in
May 52°F/65°F
10.6in
June 61°F/72°F
10.2in
July 63°F/76°F
10.7in
August 63°F/77°F
8.7in
September 52°F/70°F
5in
October 45°F/61°F
5.4in
November 40°F/52°F
5.4in
December 32°F/43°F
6.8in


Weather and climate in Lucerne

Lucerne enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lucerne is 59°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 77°F in august). Annual rainfall is 84.6in, with a minimum of 4.6in in february and a maximum of 10.7in in july.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 68°F and it rains in march about 5.4in.
  • Between april and may the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 85°F and you can expect to have 10.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains about 23% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 81°F and it rains about 5.4in each month.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 43°F and, in december, 9 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lucerne

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lucerne: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lucerne

Find out when Lucerne has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lucerne

  • Very low season in Lucerne
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Lucerne
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and December.
  • High season in Lucerne
    The number of visitors to Lucerne is high in: May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Lucerne
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lucerne is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Lucerne month by month



Best time for low prices in Lucerne

Average prices of hotels in Lucerne month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lucerne. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lucerne

On average, it costs $ 118 per day to hire a car in Lucerne. This price varies by $ 89 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 97 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 186.

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