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The weather in August in Lucerne
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Lucerne. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Lucerne, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Daily weather in August for Lucerne
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lucerne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Average temperatures
It's warm in August in Lucerne with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2023, Lucerne reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
August weather comparison
| Lucerne | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 128 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lucerne with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 23°C, with nights around 14°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lucerne is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Lucerne, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Lucerne
Temperature in August in Lucerne over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Lucerne, 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lucerne
Total precipitation in August in Lucerne over the years
Daily UV index in August in Lucerne
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lucerne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Lucerne by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lucerne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.