Hergiswil weather in December (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Hergiswil as December approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

December in Hergiswil generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night. 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

Hergiswil in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hergiswil. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hergiswil, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, 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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