Grächen weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Grächen this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Grächen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -5°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°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

Grächen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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