Lucerne weather in August (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How does the August weather in Lucerne compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

August in Lucerne generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Lucerne in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Lucerne, 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

Camping

6/10

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