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Weather in December in Grisons

Planning a getaway to Grisons 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 Grisons in December?

Grisons is a region in Switzerland. December in Grisons generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sta Maria Val Müstair at -5°C to cold in Verdabbio at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Verdabbio and -14°C in Sta Maria Val Müstair. In many regions in Switzerland, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Grisons, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sta Maria Val Müstair with an average of 74 mm to high snowfall in Maienfeld with 129 mm.

Average sunshine

Davos experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Grisons's conditions throughout the year, check out our Grisons climate page.

Where to go in Grisons in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Grisons on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Grisons's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Grisons?

Davos

In December Davos generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Davos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
2°C 
-8°C 
105 hours 
120 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
-3°C 
-12°C 
95 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
1,740 hours 
1538 mm 
210 days 
poor 
Climate in Davos

Arosa

In December Arosa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arosa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
3°C 
-7°C 
105 hours 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
-2°C 
-11°C 
95 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
8°C 
-3°C 
1,740 hours 
1539 mm 
200 days 
poor 
Climate in Arosa

Silvaplana

In December Silvaplana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Silvaplana
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
105 hours 
141 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
-4°C 
-13°C 
102 hours 
90 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
1,783 hours 
1443 mm 
209 days 
poor 
Climate in Silvaplana

St. Moritz

In December St. Moritz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

St. Moritz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
0°C 
-8°C 
105 hours 
137 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
-5°C 
-14°C 
102 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
1,783 hours 
1397 mm 
210 days 
poor 
Climate in St. Moritz

Samnaun

In December Samnaun generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Samnaun
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
1°C 
-9°C 
108 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
-4°C 
-13°C 
103 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
1458 mm 
210 days 
poor 
Climate in Samnaun

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Grisons, in Switzerland.

Is December the best time to visit Grisons?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Grisons due to the typically poor weather in Davos.

On average, the best time to visit Grisons is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Davos.

Interested in more climate information?

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