When to go to Lucerne?
Lucerne's Kapellbrücke crosses the Reuss in wood, its roof beams hung with painted panels and the octagonal water tower standing alongside. The old town keeps frescoed facades, fountains and small squares within a few minutes' walk, and the Lion Monument lies carved into a rock face above a still pool. Beyond, the lake opens out towards Pilatus.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Lucerne, aim for June to August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Lucerne
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7 | 86 | 3 | 46 |
| February | 6.6 | 82 | 5 | 53 |
| March | 7.9 | 122 | 7 | 54 |
| April | 8.0 | 183 | 9 | 49 |
| May | 9.5 | 168 | 14 | 58 |
| June | 11.7 | 149 | 19 | 70 |
| July | 12.1 | 193 | 21 | 69 |
| August | 10.8 | 137 | 21 | 70 |
| September | 9.1 | 160 | 17 | 59 |
| October | 7.2 | 131 | 14 | 53 |
| November | 5.2 | 164 | 7 | 41 |
| December | 3.9 | 179 | 3 | 36 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Lucerne, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is February (about 82 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 1,753 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Lucerne?
- Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
- Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
- Mount Pilatus (day trip)
- Old town and Lake Lucerne
Practical info
- Country: Switzerland
- Station: Luzern SGV
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