Gossau weather in December (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Is Gossau a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Gossau typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Gossau in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gossau. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gossau, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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