Kloten weather in December (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Kloten? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kloten includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 6°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -0°C.

Precipitation

Kloten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 48 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kloten. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kloten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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

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