Luzern
Lucerne is an important city in Switzerland, rich in history, culture and natural beauty. The city is famous for its beautiful lakes, ancient bridges and stunning mountain peaks. Visitors can stroll along the Kapellbrücke bridge, enjoy views of Lake Lucerne, and visit historic buildings such as the Hofkirche St. Leodegar. Lucerne also offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking and skiing, to suit all types of travellers.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Luzern throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 6.8–12.4°C, mild climate with less rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: Hiking, sightseeing around Lake Lucerne, visiting the old town. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, casual shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 16.5–20.5°C, warm and comfortable climate with relatively less rainfall. Common activities: Water activities, mountain climbing, enjoying the outdoor sunshine. Recommended clothing: T-shirts, shorts, light and breathable clothing, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 13.9–5.0°C, cool climate with decreasing rainfall, colorful autumn scenery is a characteristic. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hiking, tasting local delicacies. Recommended clothing: Light jacket or cardigan, trousers, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average 1.4–6.0°C, cold climate with little rainfall, snowfall may occur. Common activities: Skiing, ice skating, enjoying winter scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, waterproof and windproof shoes.
Weather in Luzern
Annual average temperature: approx. 10°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 65 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: June
Luzern weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 1.8°C | 6°C | 6.8°C | 8.5°C | 12.4°C | 16.5°C | 19.4°C | 20.5°C | 13.9°C | 11.5°C | 5°C | 1.4°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 3.8 | 2.8 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 5.1 |
7-day weather forecast for Luzern
| Date | 11/5Thursday | 11/6Friday | 11/7Saturday | 11/8Sunday | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny |  Patchy rain nearby | Patchy rain nearby | Sunny | Patchy rain nearby |  Light drizzle |  Light rain |
| High | 11°C | 10.8°C | 9.4°C | 11°C | 12.4°C | 11.4°C | 11.4°C |
| Low | -1.7°C | 0.8°C | 0.4°C | -0.4°C | 0°C | 6.7°C | 6.1°C |
