Weather in December in Vaud
Planning a journey to Vaud 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 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.
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
Villars-sur-Ollon experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Vaud, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vaud's yearly weather, check out our Vaud climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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