Thurgau Weather in December

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

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Kreuzlingen Arbon Stein am Rhein Frauenfeld

Planning a journey to Thurgau, Switzerland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Thurgau in December

Thurgau, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Thurgau generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Kreuzlingen.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Wagenhausen with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Fischingen with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Kreuzlingen receives about 48 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Thurgau in December

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

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 Thurgau

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

Temperature range in Thurgau (December)

Precipitation variation in Thurgau (December)

Kreuzlingen

In December Kreuzlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate 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)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
48 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kreuzlingen →

Arbon

In December Arbon 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)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
48 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arbon →

Stein am Rhein

In December Stein am Rhein generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate 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
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stein am Rhein →

Frauenfeld

In December Frauenfeld generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate 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
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
48 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Frauenfeld →

Güttingen

In December Güttingen 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)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
48 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Güttingen →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kreuzlingen 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Arbon 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Stein am Rhein 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Frauenfeld 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Güttingen 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kesswil 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Thurgau weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Thurgau, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Kreuzlingen sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

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

In Kreuzlingen, the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Thurgau, Switzerland. Kreuzlingen averages only about 98 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Thurgau, Switzerland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Thurgau, Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Kreuzlingen.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Kreuzlingen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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