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Les Marécottes weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Les Marécottes this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Les Marécottes typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -11°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Les Marécottes in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 75 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 Les Marécottes. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Marécottes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (23 KM, 14 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 Les Marécottes 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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