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Le Locle weather in December (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

How is December weather typically in Le Locle? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Le Locle usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Le Locle in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Le Locle, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 134 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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