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Weather in December in Nidwalden

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

What is the weather like in Nidwalden in December?

Nidwalden is a region in Switzerland. December in Nidwalden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Emmetten. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nidwalden in December, check out the map below. In many areas in Switzerland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For a closer look at conditions across Nidwalden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 139 mm in Emmetten.

Average sunshine

Emmetten experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 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 Nidwalden's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nidwalden climate page.

Where to go in Nidwalden in December

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

Weather conditions Weather
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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Nidwalden's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Emmetten

In December Emmetten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Emmetten
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
55 hours 
148 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
2°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1972 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Emmetten

Buochs

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

Buochs
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
145 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1964 mm 
189 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Buochs

Beckenried

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

Beckenried
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
147 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
3°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1963 mm 
190 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Beckenried

Stans

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

Stans
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
144 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1969 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Stans

Stansstad

In December Stansstad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stansstad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
143 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
4°C 
-2°C 
36 hours 
138 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1964 mm 
188 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Stansstad

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

Is December the best time to visit Nidwalden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Emmetten, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nidwalden.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Emmetten.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nidwalden.

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