Canton of Valais weather in December
Considering a trip to Canton of Valais this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Canton of Valais in December?
Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Valais generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Zermatt at -6°C to cold in Torgon at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Torgon and -14°C in Zermatt. In numerous regions in Switzerland, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Zermatt with an average of 110 mm to high snowfall in Les Crosets with 157 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 83 hours of sunlight in Zermatt. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Valais in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Valais climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Valais?
Zermatt
In December Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In December Nendaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saas-Fee
In December Saas-Fee generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Crans-Montana
In December Crans-Montana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verbier
In December Verbier generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Valais, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Canton of Valais?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Valais due to the typically poor weather in Zermatt.
Generally speaking, August provides unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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