Weather in Switzerland in december 2024

Below, find the the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Switzerland. These datas are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in december in Zurich

very bad weather 272.7cm

Weather at 6am
32°F

Fog

18%

Cloudy

17%

Snow showers

15%

Weather at 12pm
41°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

16%

Snow showers

10%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Fog

19%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 3am
32°F

Clear/Sunny

25%

Fog

17%

Snow showers

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%

More information about the weather in Zurich in december



Where to go in Switzerland in december?

Where to go in Switzerland in december: destination map

Switzerland: weather map in december in different regions
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Where to go in each region in december?

Central Switzerland
(Lucerne, Schwyz, Andermatt...)
31°F to 43°F7 à 10 days
very bad weather
Eastern Switzerland
(Davos, Kreuzlingen, Saint Moritz...)
25°F to 43°F3 à 11 days
very bad weather
Espace Mittelland
(Fribourg, Bern, Interlaken...)
32°F to 43°F6 à 12 days
very bad weather
Lake Geneva region of Switzerland
(Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux...)
29°F to 45°F7 à 13 days
very bad weather
Nordwestschweiz
(Basel, Aarau, Wohlen...)
41°F to 43°F9 à 10 days
very bad weather
Ticino
(Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona...)
29°F to 45°F3 à 11 days
very bad weather
Zurich
(Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten...)
41°F7 à 10 days
very bad weather


Where should you go in Switzerland in december when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Switzerland in december is very bad across the board.

December is one of the worst month for going to Switzerland. The climate in Lucerne, Zurich, Lugano, Montreux, Fribourg, Sion, Lausanne, Interlaken, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Zermatt and Davos and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.


Climate in Switzerland in december

Climate in Zurich in december

In the month of december, the mean temperature in Zurich is 38°F (maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 32°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in december. Plan a sweater! With 4.4in over 7 days, you will experience some showers throughout your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.

December
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(23%)
Humidity 92%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 51%
Length of day 08:28
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Zurich in december

Climate in Basel in december

In december, the mean temperature in Basel is 40°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is rather cold there in december. Plan to cover you well! With 5.7in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

December
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Rainfall 5.7in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(29%)
Humidity 90%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 53%
Length of day 08:27
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Basel in december

Climate in Bern in december

In the month of december, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 31°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in december. Bring warm clothes! With 4in over 7 days, rainfall can happen during your trip. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

December
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 31°F
Rainfall 4in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(22%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 45%
Length of day 08:33
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Bern in december

Climate in Davos in december

In the month of december, the mean temperature in Davos is 23°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 18°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 4.3in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your stay. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

December
Average temperature 23°F
Highest temperature 31°F
Lowest temperature 18°F
Rainfall 4.3in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(23%)
Humidity 92%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 48%
Length of day 08:34
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Davos in december

Climate in Fribourg in december

In the month of december, the mean temperature in Fribourg is 36°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 29°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 7.9in over 11 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

December
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 29°F
Rainfall 7.9in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 46%
Length of day 08:33
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Fribourg in december


All cities in Switzerland in december

Zurich in decembervery bad weather
Basel in decembervery bad weather
Bern in decembervery bad weather
Davos in decembervery bad weather
Fribourg in decembervery bad weather
Geneva in decembervery bad weather
Lausanne in decembervery bad weather
Lucerne in decembervery bad weather
Lugano in decembervery bad weather
Aarau in decembervery bad weather
Andermatt in decembervery bad weather
Bellinzona in decembervery bad weather
Interlaken in decembervery bad weather
Kloten in decembervery bad weather
Kreuzlingen in decembervery bad weather
Locarno in decembervery bad weather
Montreux in decembervery bad weather
Morges in decembervery bad weather
Morgins in decembervery bad weather
Saint Moritz in decembervery bad weather
Schwyz in decembervery bad weather
Sion in decembervery bad weather
Winterthur in decembervery bad weather
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Weather data for Switzerland in december:

Weather data for Switzerland in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Switzerland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Switzerland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Switzerland.


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