Saillon weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Saillon this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Saillon typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°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

Saillon in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saillon. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saillon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Saillon 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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