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

What does the weather outlook for Saas-Grund look like in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Saas-Grund includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -12°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 83 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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