Climate normals · 1970–2000
Luzern Climate
Luzern is a city in Switzerland (LU) with a population of about 81,691. Its average annual temperature is 9.3°C (49°F), with roughly 1352 mm of rain per year.
9.3°C
Avg Temp
1352
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Luzern Climate
Luzern has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F) and receives about 1352 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.3°C
Avg Temp
1352
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 33° | 85 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 95 mm |
| March | 5° / 42° | 92 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 103 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 120 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 153 mm |
| July | 18° / 65° | 148 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 147 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 103 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 102 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 106 mm |
| December | 1° / 35° | 98 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 Luzern
The most comfortable months to visit Luzern are typically July, August and September, 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 Luzern are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Luzern, Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C and about 1352 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Luzern average about 24°C (74°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.