Leysin weather in December (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is December weather typically in Leysin? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

December in Leysin generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Leysin in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leysin. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leysin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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.

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 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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