Zürich weather in December (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Zürich during December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Zürich usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -0°C.

Precipitation

Zürich in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zürich. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zürich, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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