Neuchâtel weather in December (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

How does the December weather in Neuchâtel compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

December in Neuchâtel generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -1°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

Neuchâtel in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Neuchâtel. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Neuchâtel, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (19 KM, 11 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

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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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