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Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) weather in December (Aargau, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -5°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 112 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) climate page with graphs.

 

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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