Obwalden weather in December
Planning a journey to Obwalden this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Obwalden in December?
Obwalden is a region in Switzerland. December in Obwalden generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Frutt at -1°C to cold in Sarnen at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Sarnen and -7°C in Frutt. In numerous regions in Switzerland, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
December is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 139 mm in Engelberg. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 36 hours of sunlight in Engelberg. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Obwalden, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Obwalden's yearly weather, check out our Obwalden climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Obwalden?
Engelberg
In December Engelberg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarnen
In December Sarnen 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.
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Frutt
In December Frutt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Flüeli
In December Flüeli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Giswil
In December Giswil generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°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 Obwalden, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Obwalden?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Obwalden with often poor weather in Engelberg.
Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Engelberg.
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