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

Curious about the December weather in Herisau? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Herisau generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Herisau in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Herisau. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Herisau climate page with graphs.

 

Herisau, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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 Herisau in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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