Weather radar Lucerne
Real-time precipitation radar · Luzern · Switzerland
Lucerne climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lucerne shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4.4° | 6° | 9.9° | 14.2° | 18° | 22.1° | 23.5° | 23.1° | 19.4° | 15.5° | 9.2° | 5.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -1° | -1° | 1.3° | 4.2° | 8.4° | 12.9° | 15.1° | 15.4° | 12° | 8.3° | 3.6° | 0.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 98 | 113 | 129 | 181 | 183 | 214 | 210 | 149 | 124 | 129 | 124 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunshine hours | 160 | 184 | 251 | 295 | 310 | 343 | 354 | 321 | 272 | 229 | 163 | 149 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Lucerne
The best time to visit Lucerne is typically April. In this month the average high is 14.2°C, precipitation is 129 mm and sunshine duration is 295 hours. The annual average high is 14.2°C, total annual precipitation is 1764 mm (186 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3031 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lucerne
How up to date is the weather radar for Lucerne?
The weather radar for Lucerne is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lucerne?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lucerne: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lucerne?
The thunderstorm potential for Lucerne is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lucerne.
What is the climate like in Lucerne?
Lucerne has an annual average high of 14.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 23.5°C), the coldest January (avg low -1°C). The wettest month is July with 214 mm, the driest February with 98 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1764 mm (186 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3031 hours.
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