When is the best time to go to Lausanne

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lausanne, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lausanne weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lausanne are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lausanne January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 77mm 2.3hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in January in Lausanne is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lausanne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Lausanne and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lausanne February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 74mm 3.4hrs 11.4hrs

February in Lausanne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lausanne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Lausanne and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in February »

March

Lausanne March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 70mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lausanne is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lausanne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Lausanne and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in March »

April

Lausanne April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 70mm 5.8hrs 14.6hrs

Lausanne's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lausanne.

April is in the spring in Lausanne and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lausanne May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 81mm 6.3hrs 16.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Lausanne and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lausanne.

May is in the spring in Lausanne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in May »

June

Lausanne June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 96mm 7.5hrs 10.2hrs

June is a a little damp month in Lausanne and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lausanne, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Lausanne and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lausanne with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in June »

July

Lausanne July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 78mm 8.7hrs 11.4hrs

July in Lausanne is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lausanne, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lausanne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in July »

August

Lausanne August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 100mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lausanne is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lausanne, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Lausanne and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in August »

September

Lausanne September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 86mm 6.5hrs 14.6hrs

Lausanne's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lausanne, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lausanne and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in September »

October

Lausanne October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 69mm 4.4hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lausanne and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lausanne.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lausanne and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in October »

November

Lausanne November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 94mm 2.7hrs 10.2hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Lausanne during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lausanne for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lausanne and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in November »

December

Lausanne December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 81mm 2.2hrs 11.4hrs

December in Lausanne is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lausanne for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Lausanne and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lausanne with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lausanne weather in December »

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Lausanne weather stats

Lausanne weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.2°C 73.8°F
Driest month: October 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 2.3°C 36.1°F
Wettest month: August 100mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
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