Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Switzerland this December.
Switzerland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Zermatt to 8°C (46°F) in Balerna. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Balerna and -14°C (7°F) in Zermatt. In December, it is winter.
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Zermatt averages a daytime high of -6°C (21°F) in December, which is very low for Switzerland.
After dark, Zermatt cools to about -14°C (7°F) on an average December night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Balerna has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 8°C (46°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For the month of December, Zermatt is the most temperate city in Switzerland based on our records. Highs average -6°C (21°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -14°C (7°F).
Zermatt experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Geneva this month, so not the best month to swim.
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