Matten weather in December (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Matten this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Matten includes very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -1°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -9°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Matten in December usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Matten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 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.

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?

Visitors traveling to Matten 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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