Canton of Lucerne weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Canton of Lucerne in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canton of Lucerne in August?
Canton of Lucerne is a region in Switzerland. August in Canton of Lucerne generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation. In August, it is summer.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Sörenberg at 19°C to warm in Sursee at 24°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Sursee and 10°C in Sörenberg.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Willisau with an average of 171 mm to heavy rainfall in Sörenberg with 233 mm. Lucerne enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Canton of Lucerne for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Lucerne climate page.
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Popular destinations in Canton of Lucerne
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Lucerne?
Average weather in Lucerne
In August Lucerne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Weggis
In August Weggis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Vitznau
In August Vitznau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Rothenburg
In August Rothenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sursee
In August Sursee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Canton of Lucerne?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Lucerne due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lucerne.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly tolerable weather in Lucerne. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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