Lucerne weather in January

January in Lucerne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Lucerne · #469 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lucerne climate normals — January

Daytime high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall128 mm / 5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 31°F
Sunshine5.8 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall61.4 cm / 24.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lucerne in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Lucerne?
January in Lucerne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lucerne on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
What is the weather like in Lucerne in January?
In January, Lucerne averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 128.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lucerne in January?
Lucerne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
Does it snow in Lucerne in January?
Lucerne sees roughly 61.4 cm of snowfall in January.

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