Weather in December in Canton of Zurich
Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Zurich 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 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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Zurich in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Zurich, refer to the map below.
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
The city Zürich usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canton of Zurich climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Zurich's climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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