Jura Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jura, Switzerland in December.

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Delémont Ocourt Porrentruy Saignelégier

Planning a trip to Jura, Switzerland this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Jura in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Delémont.

To explore the conditions in Jura, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Courcelon with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Saignelégier with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Delémont gets roughly 53 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Jura by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jura in December

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

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 Jura

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

Temperature range in Jura (December)

Precipitation variation in Jura (December)

Delémont

In December Delémont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Delémont →

Ocourt

In December Ocourt 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
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ocourt →

Porrentruy

In December Porrentruy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Porrentruy →

Saignelégier

In December Saignelégier 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
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
54 hours
66 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saignelégier →

Saint-Ursanne

In December Saint-Ursanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Ursanne →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jura in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Delémont 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ocourt 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Porrentruy 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Saignelégier 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Saint-Ursanne 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Boncourt 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Jura weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jura, Switzerland in December?

Expect poor weather across Jura, Switzerland in December. The popular destination of Delémont averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Jura, Switzerland in December?

Daytime temperatures in Delémont peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Jura, Switzerland. Average snow/rainfall in Delémont sits around 109 mm (4.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jura, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Delémont, December may not be the ideal time to visit Jura, Switzerland.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Delémont. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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