Altstätten weather in December (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Altstätten in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Altstätten includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C. 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

Altstätten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Altstätten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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

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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