Climate of Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Point-value climate at Lausanne (Vaud, Switzerland). Population approximately 265,702.
Located in Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 265,702. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.5°C / 34.7°F in January to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 79 mm / 3.1 in (March) to 129 mm / 5.1 in (June) — about 1195 mm / 47 in across the year. Lausanne is the capital of Vaud. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lausanne's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5°C34.7°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.6°C36.7°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| March | 5.7°C42.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 8.7°C47.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 13.4°C56.1°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 16.5°C61.7°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| July | 19.3°C66.7°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| August | 19°C66.2°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| September | 15.2°C59.4°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| October | 10.3°C50.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 5.1°C41.2°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| December | 2.5°C36.5°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lausanne?
Lausanne does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Lausanne's warmest month is July at an average of 19.3°C / 66.7°F, and its driest month is March with about 79 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lausanne?
Lausanne, in Vaud, Switzerland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.5°C / 34.7°F in January to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1195 mm / 47 in, with the wettest month being June (129 mm / 5.1 in) and the driest March (79 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Lausanne in July?
The average temperature in Lausanne in July is 19.3°C / 66.7°F, with rainfall of about 107 mm / 4.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lausanne?
The driest month in Lausanne is March, with about 79 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 5.7°C / 42.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Lausanne?
The wettest month in Lausanne is June, with approximately 129 mm / 5.1 in of average monthly rainfall.