Naters weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Naters this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Naters tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -12°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Naters in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 83 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 Naters. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Naters, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (38 KM, 23 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?

Visitors traveling to Naters 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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