Cresta weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Cresta? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Cresta includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Cresta in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 102 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cresta. June, July and August typically offer 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 Cresta climate page with graphs.

 

Cresta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Cresta 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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