Riehen weather in December (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Riehen this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Riehen usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Riehen in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Riehen. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riehen climate page with graphs.

 

Riehen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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