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Temperatures in December

It's cold in December in Switzerland with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 3°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in December in Switzerland

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Switzerland in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of December

The month of December starts in Switzerland with very cold temperatures, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.

Mid-December

By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 5°C, with nights close to 0°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Switzerland will be around 7°C, with nights close to 1°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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Precipitation in December

In December, there is an average of 112 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 26 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Switzerland in December

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Switzerland. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Switzerland in December

UK
Temperature Average Temperature
5°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
8°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
3°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
112 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
14 days 10 days
Snow Total Snowfall
26 cm 1,2 cm
Snow Snowy Days
11 days 1 day

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Is December a good time to visit Switzerland?

After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Switzerland. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Switzerland in December

With 13°C, Switzerland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -13°C to a high of 9°C.

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The climate of Switzerland is based on weather data from Bern. Other spots, like Zurich, Geneva or Valais, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Switzerland for a full picture of the climate.

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Daily Temperature in December in Switzerland

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Switzerland, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Switzerland

Daily Precipitation in December in Switzerland

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Switzerland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Switzerland.

Daily Precipitation in December in Switzerland

Daily Snowfall in December in Switzerland

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Switzerland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Switzerland

Daily UV Index in December in Switzerland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Switzerland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Switzerland

Temperature in December in Switzerland Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Switzerland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Switzerland Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Switzerland Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Switzerland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Switzerland Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Switzerland per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Switzerland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in December in Switzerland over the past years

Daily climate in December for Switzerland

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Switzerland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in December in Switzerland

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Average Weather in Switzerland by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Switzerland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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