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Lauterbrunnen weather in December (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Is December a good time to explore Lauterbrunnen weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lauterbrunnen includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is part of winter. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -10°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.

Precipitation

Lauterbrunnen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lauterbrunnen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
Data from: Interlaken, 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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Lauterbrunnen should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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