Lucerne weather in July (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Is Lucerne a good destination in July, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for July in Lucerne includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season takes place during July. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Lucerne in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 168 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with 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 July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in July

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lucerne.

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