Horw weather in December (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Horw in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Horw typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°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

Horw in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 36 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Horw. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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