AI-generatedLausanne at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,330 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 453 m
Climate in Lausanne
Lausanne has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Lausanne is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4918:49
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:30–08:30 · evening 18:08–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:30 · evening 19:08–19:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Lausanne in October?
In October, Lausanne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lausanne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:49 – 18:49
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lausanne
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lausanne, 38 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lausanne
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lausanne: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lausanne has about 13 rainy days with 108 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lausanne
How breezy and how cloudy Lausanne is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lausanne typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Lausanne: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Lausanne
How often the day gets hot in Lausanne (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lausanne has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Lausanne
When Lausanne is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lausanne.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lausanne
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 5° | 1° | 2.5 h | 13 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 6° | 1° | 3.9 h | 12 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 3° | 5.4 h | 13 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 13° | 6° | 6.4 h | 13 | 95 |
| MayMay | 63 | 17° | 10° | 6.9 h | 16 | 122 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 21° | 14° | 8.0 h | 14 | 109 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 23° | 17° | 8.3 h | 15 | 132 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 23° | 17° | 7.8 h | 14 | 120 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 13° | 6.3 h | 12 | 107 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 10° | 4.2 h | 13 | 108 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 5° | 2.6 h | 14 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 6° | 2° | 1.9 h | 14 | 123 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.52° N, 6.63° E · 453 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Lausanne
The best time to visit Lausanne is from May to September. Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 132 mm.
Lausanne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lausanne in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Lausanne in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lausanne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lausanne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lausanne for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lausanne
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Lausanne: score 75 against 52. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 75better |
| Day high | 15° | 21° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 108 mm | 109 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Lausanne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 3 h
In January, Lausanne is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in January17February6° · 4 h
In February, Lausanne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in February28March10° · 5 h
In March, Lausanne is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in March49April13° · 6 h
In April, Lausanne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in April63May17° · 7 h
In May, Lausanne is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in May75June21° · 8 h
In June, Lausanne is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in June75July23° · 8 h
In July, Lausanne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 132 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in July75August23° · 8 h
In August, Lausanne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in August73September19° · 6 h
In September, Lausanne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in September52October15° · 4 h
In October, Lausanne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in October16November9° · 3 h
In November, Lausanne is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lausanne.
Lausanne in November9December6° · 2 h
In December, Lausanne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lausanne.
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Lausanne vs. Vevey
In October the holiday weather in Lausanne and Vevey is about equally good (score 52 vs. 56). During the day Vevey is 1 °C warmer than Lausanne.
| in October | Lausanne | Vevey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Lausanne ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Locarno17°69
- 2Bellinzona17°69
- 3Lugano17°69
- 4Montreux16°68
- 5Sion17°68
- 6Interlaken15°60
- 7Vevey16°59
- 8Thun14°55
- 13LausanneThis page15°52
Planning a trip to Lausanne
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lausanne in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lausanne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lausanne
When is the best time to visit Lausanne?
The best time to visit Lausanne is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lausanne?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lausanne?
Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 132 mm. The driest month is February with 89 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lausanne get?
Lausanne gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Lausanne in?
Lausanne uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lausanne?
A nonstop flight from London to Lausanne takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lausanne?
Lausanne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 10.
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