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Switzerland weather in December 2025

Europe

Switzerland weather in December 2025

 

Day

5 °C

 

Night

-1 °C

 

Precipitation

87 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

8 hours

average

 

Sunshine

2 hours

average

 

Humidity

80 %

 

Day

5 °C

 

Night

-1 °C

 

Precipitation

87 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

8 hours

average

 

Sunshine

2 hours

average

 

Humidity

80 %

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In Switzerland in December, the average air temperature ranges from 5 °C (40 °F) during the day to -1 °C (30 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 87 mm (3.41 in).

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Weather overview

In Switzerland in December, the average air temperature ranges from 5 °C (40 °F) during the day to -1 °C (30 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 87 mm (3.41 in).

Is December a good month to visit Switzerland?

In December there are not good conditions to visit Switzerland. Since Switzerland is a region with winter sports possibilities, then December can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of 5 °C (40 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -1 °C (30 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

What is the temperature in Switzerland during the day in December?

In Switzerland in December, the average daily temperatures will be 5 °C (40 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How many rainy days can I expect in December in Switzerland?

In Switzerland in December, we can expect 12 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.7 days of the week, or in general - 39 % days.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Switzerland in December?

The length of daylight in Switzerland in December is 8 hours.

How heavy is the precipitation in Switzerland in December?

In December in Switzerland, there is 87 mm (3.41 in) rainfall, which means on average 3 mm (0.11 in) rainfall per day.

Is December part of the wet season in Switzerland?

No, there is no wet season in Switzerland in December - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.

Is December part of the dry season in Switzerland?

No, December is not a dry month in Switzerland, expect rain approximately 12 days in a month.

Can I expect a freeze in December in Switzerland?

It is possible that it will be freezing in Switzerland in December, night temperatures will be -1 °C (30 °F) on average.

How many sunny hours can I expect in Switzerland in December?

In December in Switzerland, you can expect around 2 hours of sunshine.

What is the temperature trend in Switzerland in December?

During December in Switzerland, the day temperatures are decreasing - from 6 °C (44 °F) at the beginning of the month to 4 °C (40 °F) at the end of the month.

What level of humidity is to expect in December in Switzerland?

Humidity in Switzerland in December is 80 %.

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