Lausanne Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Lausanne can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lausanne is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1393 mm (55 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Lausanne enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 129 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation, while in March, Lausanne receives about 101 mm (4 in). For more details, please visit our Lausanne Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Lausanne can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lausanne.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year