Lucerne weather in December (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Lucerne in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Lucerne generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°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.

Lucerne in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 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 Lucerne. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Lucerne climate page with graphs.

 

Lucerne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Lucerne in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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