Olten weather in December (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Olten look like in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Olten tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C.

Precipitation

Olten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 53 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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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