Rüschlikon weather in December (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Rüschlikon in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

December in Rüschlikon generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Rüschlikon in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rüschlikon. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rüschlikon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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