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January climate

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January in Lucerne

Switzerland · Europe

Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Daytime high

42°F

Lows around 33°F

Precipitation

14 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

42°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

45%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.6 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 31°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

28%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in January.

3 mphJanuary Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 38°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning36°F

Rain29%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday40°F

Rain26%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon41°F

Rain26%

Cloud64%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening38°F

Rain28%

Cloud68%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Similar climates

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.6

1.6

Feb

4.3

3.0

Mar

4.7

4.5

Apr

5.2

5.6

May

7.4

5.6

Jun

7.7

6.8

Jul

8.6

6.8

Aug

8.4

6.5

Sep

6.4

5.1

Oct

5.1

3.3

Nov

5.3

1.9

Dec

5.1

1.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85