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Canton of Lucerne Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland in April.

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Lucerne Weggis Vitznau Rothenburg

Planning a journey to Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Lucerne in April

Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. April in Canton of Lucerne generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Sörenberg at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Sursee at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 4°C (39°F) in Sursee and 0°C (32°F) in Sörenberg.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sursee with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Beckenried with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Lucerne gets approximately 144 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Canton of Lucerne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Lucerne - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lucerne)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Lucerne in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Lucerne.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Lucerne

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Lucerne (April)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Lucerne (April)

Lucerne

In April Lucerne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Lucerne →

Weggis

In April Weggis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Weggis →

Vitznau

In April Vitznau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Rothenburg

In April Rothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
144 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Rothenburg →

Sursee

In April Sursee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Lucerne in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lucerne 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Weggis 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Vitznau 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Rothenburg 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Sursee 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Sörenberg 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

Canton of Lucerne weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland in April?

In April, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Lucerne sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland in April?

Average temperatures in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland during April range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Lucerne.

Does Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland get a lot of rain in April?

Lucerne typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland due to the typically less favorable weather in Lucerne.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly good weather in Lucerne. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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