Lucerne weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Lucerne? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Lucerne generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Lucerne in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lucerne. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lucerne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lucerne in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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