Poschiavo weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Poschiavo this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Poschiavo typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Poschiavo in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Poschiavo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Poschiavo 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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