Montreux weather in December (Vaud, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Montreux in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Montreux generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°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

Montreux in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 57 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Montreux, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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