Gruyères weather in December (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Gruyères usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Gruyères generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Gruyères in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gruyères. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gruyères, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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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