When is the best time to go to Luzern
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Luzern, 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.
Average temperatures in Luzern
Luzern weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Luzern 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 68mm | 2.2hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Luzern during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luzern for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Luzern and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Luzern with around 68mm 2.7 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 66mm | 3.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Luzern is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luzern for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Luzern and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Luzern with around 66mm 2.6 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 68mm | 4.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Luzern is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luzern for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Luzern 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 (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Luzern with around 68mm 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 95mm | 5.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
Luzern's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luzern.
April is in the spring in Luzern and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Luzern with around 95mm 3.7 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 119mm | 5.9hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a damp month in Luzern and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Luzern.
May is in the spring in Luzern and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Luzern with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 150mm | 6.7hrs | 10.1hrs |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Luzern during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luzern.
June is in the summer in Luzern and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Luzern with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 140mm | 7.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Luzern is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luzern, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Luzern and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 157mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Luzern is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luzern, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Luzern and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 101mm | 5.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
Luzern's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Luzern, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Luzern and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 66mm | 4.1hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Luzern and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Luzern, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Luzern and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 80mm | 2.7hrs | 10.1hrs |
Luzern's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luzern for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Luzern and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 80mm 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 66mm | 2.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Luzern is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luzern for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Luzern 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 (29°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Luzern with around 66mm 2.6 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Luzern weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.2°C 36°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 157mm 6.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
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