Geneva weather in December (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Geneva this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Geneva includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Geneva in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 47 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Geneva. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Geneva, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 47 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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