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Lucerne in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Lucerne in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 3 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
26/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#7
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Lucerne · DecemberPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 3 °C
- Average low
- -4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7 | -0 | 14 | 98 | 1.6 | 84 | 1.5 | 28 |
| December (selected) | 3 | -4 | 14 | 104 | 1.2 | 82 | 1.7 | 26 |
| January | 2 | -5 | 14 | 89 | 1.5 | 82 | 1.8 | 27 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (26/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +2 | +4.3 °C | +3.6 °C | -0.1 | -6 mm | +0.4 h | +1.5 % | -0.2 m/s |
| January | +1 | -0.8 °C | -1.3 °C | -0.8 | -14.8 mm | +0.3 h | ±0 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lucerne in December?
The average daily high is around 3 °C, with an average daily low of about -4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in December?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 104 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Lucerne. December is not among them.