Canton of Zug Weather in December

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

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Zug Baar Cham Unterägeri

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

What to Expect in Canton of Zug in December

Canton of Zug, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Zug generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Canton of Zug, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Steinhausen with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Morgarten with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Zug receives roughly 48 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Canton of Zug by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Zug in December

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

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 Zug

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

Temperature range in Canton of Zug (December)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Zug (December)

Zug

In December Zug 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
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
123 mm (4.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zug →

Baar

In December Baar 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
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baar →

Cham

In December Cham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high 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
121 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cham →

Unterägeri

In December Unterägeri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
128 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Unterägeri →

Morgarten

In December Morgarten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
36 hours
48 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zug 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Baar 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Cham 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Unterägeri 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Morgarten 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Oberägeri 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Canton of Zug weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Canton of Zug, Switzerland in December. The popular destination of Zug averages 5°C (41°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Zug peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Canton of Zug, Switzerland. Average snow/rainfall in Zug sits around 121 mm (4.8 in).

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Zug, Switzerland with often poor weather in Zug.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Zug. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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