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Ascona weather in December (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Ascona in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ascona includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Ascona in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ascona. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Ascona climate page with graphs.

 

Ascona, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  

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.

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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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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