Lucerne in December
Christmas market and snow
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Lucerne.
December brings a Christmas market, lights and snow on the mountains.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -1–4°C
- Cold, with fog and some snow.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Christmas market and the first snow on the peaks.
–Cold and busy at weekends.
My tip for December
Visit the market on weekdays for smaller crowds.
- Christmas market
- Winter views
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Lucerne, 9th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Lucerne in December
- Fog in the valley
- Valley fog can hide the lake; go up the mountains for sun.
November–January
Not set on December?
Months I'd choose over December
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Weather
Weather in Lucerne in December
In December Lucerne averages a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with about 78 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Average low
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lucerne in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Lucerne?
- December is one of the weakest months in Lucerne. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Lucerne overall (9 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Christmas market and the first snow on the peaks. The main downside: Cold and busy at weekends.
- What is the weather like in Lucerne in December?
- Average highs are around 5°C and lows around -1°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cold, with fog and some snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Lucerne crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Lucerne in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (December ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Lucerne in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and busy at weekends.
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