Lucerne weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lucerne in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lucerne includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Lucerne in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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