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Rüschlikon Weather in December

December in Rüschlikon averages 6°C (43°F) during the day and 0°C (32°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 111 mm (4.4 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Rüschlikon in December

Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 111 mm (4.4 in) for the month. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Rüschlikon in December

December in Rüschlikon sees highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) overnight. December is in the winter season. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. At 0°C (32°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

Sunshine in Rüschlikon in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 48 hours of sunshine.

Wind Speed in Rüschlikon in December

Wind speeds average 3 m/s (6 knots) during December. At this speed, light breezes keep leaves and small twigs in gentle motion while the wind also provides natural cooling. Since this is an average, some days are more tranquil while others have more persistent light winds that are more noticeable.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Rüschlikon.

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Rüschlikon Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm (4.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Rüschlikon in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Rüschlikon in December

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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