Canton of Fribourg weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Fribourg this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canton of Fribourg in December?
Canton of Fribourg is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Fribourg generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Jaun to 5°C in Estavayer-le-Lac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Estavayer-le-Lac and -6°C in Jaun. 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 Flamatt with an average of 113 mm to high snow/rainfall in Albeuve with 145 mm. Fribourg experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Fribourg in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Fribourg climate page.
Where to go in Canton of Fribourg in December
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Average weather in Fribourg
In December Fribourg 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 Murten
In December Murten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°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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Average weather in Le Pâquier
In December Le Pâquier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gruyères
In December Gruyères generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Albeuve
In December Albeuve generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°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 Canton of Fribourg, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Canton of Fribourg?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Fribourg due to the typically poor weather in Fribourg.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Fribourg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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