Alpnach weather in December (Switzerland)

Is Alpnach a good destination in December, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Alpnach includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Alpnach in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 36 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 Alpnach. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, 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 Alpnach climate page with graphs.

 

Alpnach, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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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