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Weather in December in Canton of Glarus

Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Glarus in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Canton of Glarus in December?

Canton of Glarus is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Glarus generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Braunwald at -0°C to cold in Filzbach at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Filzbach and -8°C in Braunwald. In numerous regions in Switzerland, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Elm with an average of 138 mm to high snowfall in Braunwald with 145 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 72 hours of sunlight in Braunwald. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Glarus in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Glarus climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Glarus in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Glarus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Glarus?

Braunwald

In December Braunwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Braunwald
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-4°C 
73 hours 
150 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
72 hours 
145 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-9°C 
85 hours 
133 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Braunwald

Elm

In December Elm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Elm
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-4°C 
73 hours 
145 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
72 hours 
138 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January   >> January
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-1°C 
-9°C 
85 hours 
125 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Elm

Matt

In December Matt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Matt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-4°C 
118 hours 
147 mm 
15 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
112 hours 
144 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-9°C 
127 hours 
131 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Matt

Näfels

In December Näfels generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Näfels
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
118 hours 
140 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
112 hours 
144 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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>>  
1°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Näfels

Filzbach

In December Filzbach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Filzbach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
118 hours 
139 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
112 hours 
143 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
1°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
128 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Filzbach

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Glarus, in Switzerland.

Is December the best time to visit Canton of Glarus?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Braunwald, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Glarus.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Braunwald.

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