Weather in December in Canton of Bern
Planning a journey to Canton of Bern this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canton of Bern in December?
Canton of Bern is a region in Switzerland. In December, Canton of Bern experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Stechelberg at -4°C and cold in Bolligen at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Bolligen and -11°C in Stechelberg. In many areas in Switzerland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bolligen with an average of 102 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Adelboden with 171 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 51 hours of sunlight in Grindelwald. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Canton of Bern for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Bern climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Bern?
Grindelwald
In December Grindelwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Interlaken
In December Interlaken generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Adelboden
In December Adelboden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lenk
In December Lenk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bern
In December Bern generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Canton of Bern?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Bern due to the typically poor weather in Grindelwald.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Grindelwald.
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