Belalp weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is Belalp a good destination in December, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

December in Belalp generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Belalp in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Belalp. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Belalp, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

Visitors traveling to Belalp should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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