Weather in December in Canton of Zurich
Planning a getaway to Canton of Zurich 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 Zurich in December?
Canton of Zurich is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Zurich generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around -0°C in Zürich.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Eglisau with an average of 98 mm to high snow/rainfall in Wald with 126 mm.Average sunshine
Zürich experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Canton of Zurich, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Zurich's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Zurich climate page.
Where to go in Canton of Zurich in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Zurich?
Zürich
In December Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Winterthur
In December Winterthur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Glattbrugg
In December Glattbrugg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Kloten
In December Kloten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Wädenswil
In December Wädenswil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Zurich, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Canton of Zurich?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Zurich with often poor weather in Zürich.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Zürich. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canton of Zurich.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.