Lausanne weather in September (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Lausanne in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Lausanne generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Lausanne in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in September and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Lausanne in September?

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 in September.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lausanne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.