Lucerne in November
Grey and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a below-average month in Lucerne.
November is quiet and grey; museums and cafés are the focus.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–8°C
- Cold and often foggy.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Low crowds and good value.
–Fog and early dusk.
My tip for November
Go above the fog on a clear day.
- Museums
- Cafés
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Lucerne, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Lucerne in November
- Fog in the valley
- Valley fog can hide the lake; go up the mountains for sun.
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Weather
Weather in Lucerne in November
In November Lucerne averages a high of 8°C (46°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 78 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lucerne in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Lucerne?
- November is a below-average month in Lucerne. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Lucerne overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low crowds and good value. The main downside: Fog and early dusk.
- What is the weather like in Lucerne in November?
- Average highs are around 8°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Cold and often foggy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Lucerne crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. November is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Lucerne in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. November is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (November ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Lucerne in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — fog and early dusk.
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