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Saas-Grund weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Saas-Grund in 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, Saas-Grund generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Saas-Grund in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saas-Grund, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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 Saas-Grund in December?

Visitors traveling to Saas-Grund 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 in December.

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

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