Lucerne at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 1,392 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 437 m
Climate in Lucerne
Lucerne has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Lucerne is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Lucerne in October?
In October, Lucerne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lucerne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:43 – 18:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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 Lucerne
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 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lucerne, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Lucerne: 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, Lucerne has about 13 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 14 | 5° | −1° | 4.1 h | 13 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 6° | −1° | 5.0 h | 12 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 1° | 6.0 h | 14 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 4° | 6.9 h | 13 | 103 |
| MayMay | 66 | 18° | 8° | 6.7 h | 16 | 143 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 22° | 12° | 7.3 h | 15 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 23° | 15° | 7.7 h | 16 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 23° | 15° | 7.1 h | 15 | 152 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 19° | 12° | 6.0 h | 12 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 15° | 8° | 4.8 h | 13 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 9° | 3° | 4.0 h | 13 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 0° | 3.7 h | 14 | 104 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Lucerne
The best time to visit Lucerne is from May to September. Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 152 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lucerne for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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 – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Lucerne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January5° · 4 h
In January, Lucerne is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in January20February6° · 5 h
In February, Lucerne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in February28March10° · 6 h
In March, Lucerne is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in March52April14° · 7 h
In April, Lucerne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in April66May18° · 7 h
In May, Lucerne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in May71June22° · 7 h
In June, Lucerne is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in June70July23° · 8 h
In July, Lucerne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in July71August23° · 7 h
In August, Lucerne is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in August72September19° · 6 h
In September, Lucerne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in September55October15° · 5 h
In October, Lucerne is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in October20November9° · 4 h
In November, Lucerne is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lucerne.
Lucerne in November10December6° · 4 h
In December, Lucerne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 104 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lucerne.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lucerne
When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
The best time to visit Lucerne 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 Lucerne?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lucerne?
Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 152 mm. The driest month is February with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lucerne get?
Lucerne gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Lucerne in?
Lucerne uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lucerne?
A nonstop flight from London to Lucerne takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
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