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Vaud Weather in December

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

Thinking about venturing to Vaud, Switzerland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vaud in December

Vaud, Switzerland 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 (32°F) to cold in Lutry at 7°C (45°F). At night it cools down to 1°C (34°F) in Lutry and -10°C (14°F) 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, Switzerland, 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 (4.7 in) to high snow/rainfall in Saint-Cergue with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Villars-sur-Ollon receives roughly 70 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Vaud by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vaud — and find the best time to visit. (based on Villars-sur-Ollon)

Best Places to Visit in Vaud in December

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

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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 Vaud

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

Temperature range in Vaud (December)

Precipitation variation in Vaud (December)

Villars-sur-Ollon

In December Villars-sur-Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Lausanne

In December Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
57 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Chateau-d'Oex

In December Chateau-d'Oex generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Ollon

In December Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
152 mm (6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Montreux

In December Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
57 hours
78 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villars-sur-Ollon 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Lausanne 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Chateau-d'Oex 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Ollon 1°C (34°F) -8°C (18°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Montreux 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Les Diablerets 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

Vaud weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Vaud, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Villars-sur-Ollon sees daytime temperatures near 0°C (32°F), with nights cooling to roughly -9°C (16°F).

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

In Villars-sur-Ollon, the average daytime high in December is 0°C (32°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -9°C (16°F).

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

Villars-sur-Ollon typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 151 mm (5.9 in) on average across Vaud, Switzerland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vaud, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Villars-sur-Ollon, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud, Switzerland.

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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