Canton of Schaffhausen Weather in December

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

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Schaffhausen Stein am Rhein Neuhausen am Rheinfall Busingen am Hochrhein

Planning a getaway to Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Canton of Schaffhausen in December

Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Schaffhausen generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Schaffhausen.

To explore the conditions in Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Hallau with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Schaffhausen receives about 48 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Canton of Schaffhausen by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Schaffhausen in December

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

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 Schaffhausen

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

Temperature range in Canton of Schaffhausen (December)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Schaffhausen (December)

Schaffhausen

In December Schaffhausen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Stein am Rhein

In December Stein am Rhein generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stein am Rhein →

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

In December Neuhausen am Rheinfall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Neuhausen am Rheinfall →

Busingen am Hochrhein

In December Busingen am Hochrhein generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Busingen am Hochrhein →

Hallau

In December Hallau 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Schaffhausen 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Stein am Rhein 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Neuhausen am Rheinfall 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Busingen am Hochrhein 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Hallau 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Canton of Schaffhausen weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Schaffhausen average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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

Schaffhausen averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

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

Not particularly. Schaffhausen averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

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

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

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Schaffhausen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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