Canton of Fribourg Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in December.

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Fribourg Murten Le Pâquier Gruyères

Planning a journey to Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Fribourg in December

Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Fribourg generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Jaun to 5°C (41°F) in Estavayer-le-Lac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Estavayer-le-Lac and -6°C (21°F) in Jaun. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Flamatt with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Albeuve with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Fribourg sees roughly 45 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Canton of Fribourg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Fribourg - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fribourg)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Fribourg in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Fribourg.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Fribourg

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Fribourg (December)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Fribourg (December)

Fribourg

In December Fribourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fribourg →

Murten

In December Murten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Murten →

Le Pâquier

In December Le Pâquier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Le Pâquier →

Gruyères

In December Gruyères generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gruyères →

Albeuve

In December Albeuve generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
57 hours
78 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Albeuve →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Fribourg in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fribourg 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Murten 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Le Pâquier 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Gruyères 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Albeuve 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Bad-Schwarzsee 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Canton of Fribourg weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in December?

In December, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Fribourg sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland in December?

Daytime temperatures in Fribourg peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in December, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Fribourg typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 119 mm (4.7 in) on average across Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland due to the typically less favorable weather in Fribourg.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide very good weather in Fribourg. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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