Olten weather in December (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Olten in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Olten generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Olten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Olten. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Olten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

* Data from: Basel, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Olten in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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