L'Etivaz weather in December (Vaud, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to L'Etivaz in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, L'Etivaz typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

L'Etivaz in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 70 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit L'Etivaz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 L'Etivaz climate page with graphs.

 

L'Etivaz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 16 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.

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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