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Grächen weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Grächen in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Grächen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Grächen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 83 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 Grächen. 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 Grächen climate page with graphs.

 

Grächen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Grächen in December?

Visitors traveling to Grächen 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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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