Pontresina weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Pontresina in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Pontresina generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Pontresina in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of snowfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Pontresina, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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.

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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 Pontresina in December?

Visitors traveling to Pontresina 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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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