Lausanne
City in Switzerland
Lausanne is a city in Switzerland with a population of about 145,000 in 2024. Located 77 km from the capital Bern, it draws visitors to its sights including Lake Geneva, Lausanne Cathedral, Lavaux, and the Olympic Museum.
What to see
Visitors can explore the historic Lausanne Cathedral and the Olympic Museum. The city is also home to Lake Geneva and the Lavaux area.
When to go
Daily highs reach 21 °C in July and August, with lows of 15 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 4 °C to 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with May and June experiencing rain on about 18 days each, while February, August, September, and March see rain on about 12 to 13 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport in Geneva, Switzerland, located 52 km away.
Top sights in Lausanne
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 122 | 105 | 121 | 110 | 150 | 140 | 129 | 139 | 140 | 147 | 129 | 143 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lausanne (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.