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Lucerne in February
What February is really like in Lucerne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Edouard Castres, Public domain
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Still wintry, but Fasnacht can take over the old town for six days of masked parades and brass bands.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Lucerne: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:31
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Christmas markets, Fasnacht and skiing on Titlis, with frequent low fog in town and sunshine above it.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Lucerne Fasnacht — carnival with Guggenmusik bands, starting on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Löwenplatz
Bourbaki Panorama
A 360-degree painting more than 100 metres long, by Edouard Castres, shows the French Army of the East under General Bourbaki crossing into Switzerland in winter 1871 to be interned.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Town
Natur-Museum Luzern
Pair it with the neighbouring Historical Museum if older children want more.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Landmark · Old Town
Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
The covered wooden footbridge crossing the Reuss at an angle dates from the 14th century and is the city's emblem, with the octagonal stone Water Tower standing in the river beside it.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
Landmark · Wesemlin
Lion Monument
Combine it with the Glacier Garden and the Bourbaki Panorama, both within a few minutes' walk.
- Time needed
- 15–20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -2°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Lucerne?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Lucerne in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Lucerne?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry, but Fasnacht can take over the old town for six days of masked parades and brass bands.
+How warm is Lucerne in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.