When is the best time to go to Lausanne?

When is the best time to go to Lausanne? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lausanne are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and December


Annual weather in Lausanne

Infographic of the best times to visit Lausanne
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Weather details in Lausanne month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Lausanne for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Lausanne

Lausanne enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lausanne is 58°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 74°F in august). Annual rainfall is 70.9in, with a minimum of 3.9in in september and a maximum of 8.4in in december.
  • Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains in march about 5.2in.
  • In the month of april the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 77°F.
  • From may to september the climate is good. The temperature rises to 68°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and, in october, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 40°F and it rains in november about 5.7in.
  • In december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 43°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lausanne

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lausanne: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lausanne

Find out when Lausanne has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lausanne

  • Very low season in Lausanne
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Lausanne
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and December.
  • High season in Lausanne
    The number of visitors to Lausanne is high in: May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Lausanne
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lausanne is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Lausanne month by month



Best time for low prices in Lausanne

Average prices of hotels in Lausanne month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lausanne. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lausanne

On average, it costs $ 79 per day to hire a car in Lausanne. This price varies by $ 50 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 60 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 110.

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