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Bürchen weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Bürchen in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Bürchen typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -4°C. At night, it falls to around -12°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Bürchen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bürchen. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bürchen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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?

Visitors traveling to Bürchen 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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