Lausanne weather in September (Vaud, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Lausanne for September? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Lausanne includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Lausanne in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 185 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lausanne climate page with graphs.

 

Lausanne, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Switzerland in September

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lausanne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lausanne.

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