Lucerne weather in April (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How is April weather typically in Lucerne? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Lucerne includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Lucerne in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 144 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Lucerne. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lucerne, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in April

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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