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Saint Moritz weather in December (Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Saint Moritz during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Saint Moritz generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -5°C, cooling off to about -14°C at night. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Saint Moritz in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Moritz. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Moritz climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52%  

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?

Visitors traveling to Saint Moritz should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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