Weather in December in St.Gallen Canton
Thinking about venturing to St.Gallen Canton this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in St.Gallen Canton in December?
St.Gallen Canton is a region in Switzerland. December in St.Gallen Canton generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Bad Ragaz at 1°C to cold in Wil at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Wil and -8°C in Bad Ragaz. 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Wil with an average of 108 mm to high snow/rainfall in Murg with 143 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bad Ragaz usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of St.Gallen Canton in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our St.Gallen Canton climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in St.Gallen Canton?
Bad Ragaz
In December Bad Ragaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Amden
In December Amden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Unterwasser
In December Unterwasser generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Wildhaus
In December Wildhaus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Alt Sankt Johann
In December Alt Sankt Johann generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in St.Gallen Canton, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit St.Gallen Canton?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to St.Gallen Canton with often poor weather in Bad Ragaz.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Bad Ragaz.
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