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SwitzerlandThe climate of Lausanne
The current climate in Lausanne features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lausanne, Switzerland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lausanne in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Lausanne gets 1123 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 63 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Lausanne?
The best time to visit Lausanne for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lausanne. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lausanne
The climate table of Lausanne shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 110 | 107 | 110 | 88 | 82 | 102 | 102 | 114 |
| Snow (cm) | 22 | 12 | 7,2 | 2,1 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,0 | 13 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lausanne, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lausanne
Yearly Temperature in Lausanne
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lausanne, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lausanne
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lausanne
Average Snowfall per Month in Lausanne
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lausanne
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lausanne, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lausanne
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Average weather in Lausanne by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lausanne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.