Liestal weather in December (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Liestal in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Liestal tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Liestal in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Liestal. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Liestal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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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