Weather in December in Vaud
Thinking about venturing to Vaud 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 Vaud in December?
Vaud is a region in Switzerland. December in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Taveyannaz at -0°C to cold in Lutry at 7°C. At night it cools down to 1°C in Lutry and -10°C in Taveyannaz. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.For a closer look at conditions across Vaud, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Avenches with an average of 119 mm to high snow/rainfall in Saint-Cergue with 158 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Villars-sur-Ollon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Vaud's conditions throughout the year, check out our Vaud climate page.
Where to go in Vaud in December
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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 Vaud's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Vaud?
Villars-sur-Ollon
In December Villars-sur-Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Lausanne
In December Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chateau-d'Oex
In December Chateau-d'Oex generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ollon
In December Ollon 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.
Montreux
In December Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Vaud?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Villars-sur-Ollon, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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