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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9°C | -0.6°C | 113 mm | 15 | 5.2 h | 8.3 km/h | 5°C |
| Feb | 7.3°C | -0.2°C | 90.8 mm | 14 | 6.4 h | 8.8 km/h | 5°C |
| Mar | 10.8°C | 1.7°C | 92.8 mm | 14 | 8.1 h | 9 km/h | 6°C |
| Apr | 14.6°C | 4.7°C | 134.8 mm | 14 | 9.8 h | 9 km/h | 9°C |
| May | 17.8°C | 8.8°C | 172.4 mm | 18 | 9.9 h | 8.9 km/h | 13°C |
| Jun | 22.9°C | 13.7°C | 157.5 mm | 16 | 11.8 h | 8.4 km/h | 17°C |
| Jul | 24.5°C | 16.1°C | 199.4 mm | 17 | 11.7 h | 8.3 km/h | 20°C |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 15.9°C | 177.7 mm | 17 | 10.4 h | 7.7 km/h | 20°C |
| Sep | 20°C | 12.6°C | 127.8 mm | 14 | 9.5 h | 7.5 km/h | 17°C |
| Oct | 15.8°C | 8.8°C | 122.7 mm | 13 | 7.6 h | 7.9 km/h | 13°C |
| Nov | 9.5°C | 4.1°C | 118.6 mm | 14 | 5.4 h | 7.7 km/h | 9°C |
| Dec | 6.4°C | 1°C | 115.8 mm | 15 | 4.8 h | 7.8 km/h | 6°C |
🌊 Water temperatures are based on multi-year averages from public tourism and weather sources. Actual values can vary by ±2 °C depending on conditions.
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne (Switzerland) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 15 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 1623 mm of rainfall per year and 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Swiss "Original Cantons Lake" — the Rütli meadow as birthplace of the Confederation, the Rigi and Pilatus mountain railways and Lucerne on the west shore with the Chapel Bridge.
Best swimming season runs from early summer into September: in July water reaches its warmest point around 20 °C, while air temperatures climb up to 24.5 °C in July.
Note: with roughly 25 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lucerne
When is the best time to visit Lake Lucerne?
The best time to visit Lake Lucerne: June to September – best in July (avg. 20.3 °C, 17 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lake Lucerne?
The warmest month is July with an average of 20.3 °C and daytime highs around 24.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.2 °C and night-time lows around -0.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Lake Lucerne have?
May has the most rainy days with 18 rainy days. The driest month is October with 13 rainy days.