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Appenzell Weather in December

December in Appenzell brings low temperatures around 4°C (39°F) during the day, dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night, with quite a bit of snow/rainfall expected, averaging around 125 mm (4.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Appenzell in December

Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month, with 125 mm (4.9 in) on average. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Appenzell in December

In December, expect low temperatures in Appenzell, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F) at night. During December, you'll experience the winter season. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. At -3°C (27°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Sunshine in Appenzell in December

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 overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. September typically offers the best weather for Appenzell.

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Appenzell Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C (27°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm (4.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Appenzell in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Appenzell in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Appenzell in December

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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