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Luzern Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Wednesday at 11° · coldest night Saturday at 0°

The short of it: Luzern weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 11 mm (0.45 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:45 local time.

LUZERN, Friday. — Luzern may look for rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 6° before sinking to 1° by night. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 9°. Winds are light from the NNW, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 11°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 45 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Luzern brings highs near 9°, lows of 3° and about 98 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -1°, and July the wettest with 141 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 27 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 792 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowRain6°4°7 km/h2.9 mm
1 AMLight rain5°2°7 km/h2.4 mm
2 AMLight rain4°1°6 km/h1.7 mm
3 AMLight rain4°1°6 km/h1.1 mm
4 AMDense drizzle3°1°6 km/h0.9 mm
5 AMDense drizzle3°0°5 km/h0.7 mm
6 AMDense drizzle3°0°6 km/h0.7 mm
7 AMDrizzle3°0°5 km/h0.4 mm
8 AMDrizzle3°0°5 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMDrizzle2°-1°5 km/h0.2 mm
10 AMDrizzle2°-1°5 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight drizzle2°-1°5 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMLight drizzle3°0°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast3°0°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast3°1°5 km/h–
3 PMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy3°0°4 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy3°0°4 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°3 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°3 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°3 km/h–
9 PMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast1°-1°3 km/h–
11 PMOvercast1°-2°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): rain, high 6°, low 1°, 11 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 7:27 AM, down 4:54 PM. A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today1°6°11 mm19 km/h9 h 27 min
Saturday0°5°dry9 km/h9 h 25 min
Sunday4°10°dry9 km/h9 h 22 min
Monday5°8°12 mm14 km/h9 h 20 min
Tuesday5°10°13 mm48 km/h9 h 17 min
Wednesday7°11°4.6 mm24 km/h9 h 15 min
Thursday6°11°4.1 mm22 km/h9 h 13 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 11°. Wettest: Tuesday, 13 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 48 km/h.

The Almanac · Luzern Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Luzern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 16 min
Average wind
6 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 9°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Luzern in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Luzern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°81 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦
February7°-1°81 mm7 km/h10 h 13 min✦
March12°2°84 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April17°5°86 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
May21°9°124 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June24°13°136 mm6 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July25°15°141 mm7 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
August25°14°141 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September20°11°102 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°98 mm6 km/h9 h 16 min✦
December5°0°95 mm6 km/h8 h 31 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Luzern

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Luzern today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 11 mm (0.45 in) expected.

Will it rain in Luzern this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 45 mm (1.8 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Luzern?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Luzern?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is July, with 141 mm (5.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Luzern?

June and August. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain; August highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 141 mm (5.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Luzern?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KriensLucerne3 km SW8°2°108 mm
EmmenLucerne4 km NW9°3°99 mm
ChamZug19 km NE9°3°93 mm
ZugZug21 km NE9°3°94 mm
BaarZug23 km NE9°3°94 mm
HorgenZurich32 km NE8°3°86 mm
Zürich (Kreis 2)Zurich36 km NNE8°3°86 mm
Zürich (Kreis 3)Zurich37 km NNE8°3°86 mm

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