Lausanne Climate by Month
The temperature in Lausanne can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Lausanne can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 0°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lausanne is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1393 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Lausanne enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 129 mm of precipitation, while in March, Lausanne receives about 101 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lausanne.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lausanne in Switzerland
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 101 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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