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Saas weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Saas during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Saas generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -2°C. At night, they generally drop to -11°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Saas in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 95 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 Saas. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saas, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 114 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Saas should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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