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Raron weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is Raron a good destination in December, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Raron generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Raron in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 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 Raron. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Raron, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (32 KM, 19 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 Raron 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
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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