Aarau weather in December (Aargau, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Aarau usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Aarau includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Aarau in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 53 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Aarau. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Aarau, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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

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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

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