Rivera weather in December (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Rivera during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Rivera generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Rivera in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 118 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rivera. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rivera, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Rivera in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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