Lausanne weather in December (Vaud, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Lausanne in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Lausanne typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Lausanne in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 57 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 Lausanne. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lausanne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 57 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 26%  

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.

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 Lausanne 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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