Lucerne in September
Warm and calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Lucerne.
September is one of the best months: the lake is calmer, the light is soft and the festival's final concerts are on.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–20°C
- Mild and often sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Settled weather and the best light.
–Rain returns by month end.
My tip for September
Take a boat to Vitznau and the Rigi on a clear morning.
- Hiking
- Lake walks
- Concerts
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Lucerne, 1st for weather, 6th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Lucerne in September
- Lucerne Festival
- Concerts fill hotels; book early.
Mid-August to mid-September
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Lucerne in September
In September Lucerne averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 109 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lucerne in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Lucerne?
- September is the best month to visit Lucerne. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Lucerne overall (1 for weather, 6 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Settled weather and the best light. The main downside: Rain returns by month end.
- What is the weather like in Lucerne in September?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 109 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Mild and often sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 25°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Lucerne crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Lucerne in September?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). 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 (this month). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Ready to book September in Lucerne?
Settled weather and the best light.
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