Weather in January in Canton of Lucerne
Planning a journey to Canton of Lucerne this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canton of Lucerne in January?
Canton of Lucerne is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Lucerne generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Sörenberg at 1°C and cold in Hochdorf at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Hochdorf and -7°C in Sörenberg. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Canton of Lucerne. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Willisau with an average of 100 mm to high snow/rainfall in Beckenried with 126 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Lucerne.Average sunshine
Lucerne experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at January's conditions in Canton of Lucerne, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Lucerne's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Lucerne climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Lucerne?
Lucerne
In January Lucerne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Weggis
In January Weggis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vitznau
In January Vitznau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sursee
In January Sursee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rothenburg
In January Rothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Canton of Lucerne?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Lucerne due to the typically poor weather in Lucerne.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Lucerne is in September with generally tolerable weather in Lucerne. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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