Lake Lucerne Weather Forecast
Lake Lucerne weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Lucerne is a lake in Switzerland. Lake Lucerne is a lake known as a fjord-like alpine lake.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Lake Lucerne with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 58°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Lake Lucerne is June and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 77°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 33 mi away. Nearby highlights include Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Lake Constance.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 4.3°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Lucerne today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lake Lucerne right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:33 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Lucerne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 58° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 77° / 61° | 5% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 63° | 80% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 13% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 73° | 43% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 65° | 88% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 65° | 72% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 30% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 58° | 47% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 61° | 71% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 61° | 71% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 48% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 59° | 48% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 61° | 41% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 55° | — · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Lake Lucerne month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 29° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 34° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 35° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 75° | 57° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 77° | 61° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 77° | 61° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 54° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 59° | 47° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 36° | 6,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 32° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Lucerne
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Lake Lucerne
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Lucerne
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Lucerne?
Lake Lucerne is a lake in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47, 8.4167. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Lake Lucerne right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Lucerne?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Lucerne, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Lucerne in?
Lake Lucerne observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Lucerne?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 33 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 96 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 183 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Lucerne?
Popular options include Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau, Lake Constance, Lake Como and Matterhorn.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
