Month guide · Lucerne · Switzerland
Lucerne in July
What July is really like in Lucerne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.5 hours of daylight. Peak season, with full boats and mountain trains; swim at the Ufschötti or the Lido and go up the mountains early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Lucerne: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:19
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, lake swimming and every boat and mountain route running, with peak crowds, afternoon thunderstorms and the highest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Blue Balls Festival — music by the lake (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Old Town
Musegg Wall and towers
Enter at the eastern end near the Wacht Tower and walk west, finishing near the Spreuer Bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Active
- Kids
Landmark · Old Town
Spreuer Bridge
Lucerne's second covered wooden bridge crosses the Reuss downstream next to the needle dam that regulates the lake level.
- Time needed
- 15–20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Löwenplatz
Glacier Garden
Climb the garden's lookout tower for a view over the rooftops towards the lake.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Tribschen
Richard Wagner Museum, Tribschen
Richard Wagner lived in this lakeside villa from 1866 to 1872 and wrote parts of his later operas here.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Lucerne?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Lucerne?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season, with full boats and mountain trains; swim at the Ufschötti or the Lido and go up the mountains early.
+How warm is Lucerne in July?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lucerne in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.