Canton of Schwyz weather in December

Planning a getaway to Canton of Schwyz 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 is the weather like in Canton of Schwyz in December?

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

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Muotathal at 1°C to cold in Küssnacht at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Küssnacht and -6°C in Muotathal. 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.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Schindellegi with an average of 129 mm to high snow/rainfall in Muotathal with 145 mm. The city Brunnen usually sees around 36 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Canton of Schwyz, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Schwyz's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Schwyz climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Schwyz in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Canton of Schwyz on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Canton of Schwyz

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

Average weather in Brunnen

In December Brunnen 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.

Brunnen
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 
-1°C 
55 hours 
148 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
142 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
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2°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Brunnen

Average weather in Einsiedeln

In December Einsiedeln generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Einsiedeln
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
7°C 
-0°C 
55 hours 
134 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Einsiedeln

Average weather in Gersau

In December Gersau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gersau
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
7°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
148 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
140 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
127 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gersau

Average weather in Schwyz

In December Schwyz 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.

Schwyz
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 
-1°C 
55 hours 
146 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
142 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Schwyz

Average weather in Lachen

In December Lachen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lachen
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
7°C 
0°C 
62 hours 
128 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
48 hours 
132 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
61 hours 
118 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Lachen

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Is December the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz?

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

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide unpleasant weather in Brunnen.

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