Rivera weather in December (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Rivera in December? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Rivera includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Rivera in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 118 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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