Appenzell Ausserrhoden weather in December
Considering a trip to Appenzell Ausserrhoden this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in December?
Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a region in Switzerland. December in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Appenzell. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Heiden with an average of 115 mm to high snow/rainfall in Schönengrund with 129 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Appenzell. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Appenzell Ausserrhoden climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Average weather in Appenzell
In December Appenzell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gais
In December Gais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Heiden
In December Heiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Herisau
In December Herisau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Schönengrund
In December Schönengrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden due to the typically poor weather in Appenzell.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly tolerable weather in Appenzell. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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