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Ernen weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ernen this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Ernen generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Ernen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ernen, 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  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 22 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 Ernen 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

Interested in more climate information?

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