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Sachseln weather in December (Obwalden, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Sachseln this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Sachseln generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -5°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Sachseln in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 36 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sachseln. July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Sachseln climate page with graphs.

 

Sachseln, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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?

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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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