Rigi Kaltbad weather in December (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Rigi Kaltbad in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Rigi Kaltbad includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Rigi Kaltbad in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 36 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rigi Kaltbad. June, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rigi Kaltbad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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