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Bourg-Saint-Pierre weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the December weather in Bourg-Saint-Pierre? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Bourg-Saint-Pierre typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Bourg-Saint-Pierre in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bourg-Saint-Pierre. 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 Bourg-Saint-Pierre climate page with graphs.

 

Bourg-Saint-Pierre, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Bourg-Saint-Pierre in December?

Visitors traveling to Bourg-Saint-Pierre 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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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