2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Lucerne in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Lucerne. Lucerne has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 24°C, lows of 17°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

Avg High

24°C

Avg Low

17°C

Rainy days

15days

Daylight

14.3h

Is August a good time to visit Lucerne?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 6°C 0°C 9 Good
February 10°C 2°C 17 Wet
March 10°C 1°C 13 Wet
April 18°C 6°C 7 Good
May 18°C 9°C 13 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 13°C 19 Excellent (best)
July 24°C 16°C 17 Wet
August 24°C 17°C 15 Wet
September 21°C 13°C 11 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 8°C 18 Excellent (best)
November 10°C 4°C 5 Good
December 6°C 1°C 16 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Lucerne? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Lucerne, with average highs of 24°C and around 15 rainy days.

What should I pack for Lucerne in August? +

With highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in August? +

Lucerne typically sees around 15 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Lucerne in August? +

In August, Lucerne gets approximately 14.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Lucerne? +

No, August is not peak season in Lucerne. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Lucerne? +

The best months to visit Lucerne are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Zurich)

Last Updated: January 2026

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