Weather in December in Canton of Schwyz
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Schwyz 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 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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Canton of Schwyz in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Brunnen usually sees around 36 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canton of Schwyz climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Schwyz?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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