Willisau

Switzerland
Willisau, Switzerland
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This well-preserved Swiss compact town in Lucerne canton, its main street lined with fresco-decorated facades, colorful heraldic flags, and outdoor café terraces leading to a medieval clock tower gate.

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  • Population7,780
  • Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 9.9 km6.2 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
0°32°
100mm4.0in
F
1°33°
95mm3.7in
M
4°39°
110mm4.3in
A
8°46°
120mm4.7in
M
12°53°
155mm6.2in
J
16°60°
155mm6.1in
J
17°63°
155mm6.2in
A
17°63°
150mm5.9in
S
14°56°
125mm5.0in
O
10°49°
105mm4.1in
N
4°40°
110mm4.3in
D
1°34°
115mm4.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Willisau: quick answers

Where is Willisau?

Willisau is in Switzerland, about 25 km15 miles in a straight line from Lucerne.

How do you get to Willisau?

The nearest airport is Emmen (EML), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Nebikon, about 14 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Willisau?

The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is May, with about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Willisau?

OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 14 restaurants, 5 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Willisau?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Lenzburg, Brugg and Wettingen.

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