Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lausanne Climate
Lausanne is a city in Switzerland (VD) with a population of about 139,111. Its average annual temperature is 9.6°C (49°F), with roughly 1199 mm of rain per year.
9.6°C
Avg Temp
1199
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Lausanne Climate
Lausanne has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F) and receives about 1199 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.6°C
Avg Temp
1199
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 89 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 87 mm |
| March | 5° / 42° | 79 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 89 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 104 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 127 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 107 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 106 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 107 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 103 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 104 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lausanne
The most comfortable months to visit Lausanne are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lausanne are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lausanne, Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C and about 1199 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Lausanne average about 24°C (76°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.