Canton of Ticino weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Canton of Ticino 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 Ticino in December?
Canton of Ticino is a region in Switzerland. Canton of Ticino offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Bedretto at -5°C to cold in Balerna at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Balerna and -12°C in Bedretto.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiasso with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Bedretto with 129 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 118 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lugano. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Canton of Ticino, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Ticino's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Ticino climate page.
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Popular destinations in Canton of Ticino
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Average weather in Lugano
In December Lugano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ascona
In December Ascona generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Locarno
In December Locarno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Brissago
In December Brissago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Piazzogna
In December Piazzogna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Canton of Ticino?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Ticino due to the typically poor weather in Lugano.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Lugano. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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