Montana weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Montana for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

December in Montana generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -12°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Montana in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Montana. July and August generally stand out with 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 Montana climate page with graphs.

 

Montana, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (14 KM, 9 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 Montana 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montana.

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