Saint-Léonard weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Saint-Léonard in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Saint-Léonard typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -3°C. At night, they generally drop to -13°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

Saint-Léonard in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Léonard. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Léonard, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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

Precipitation

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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 Saint-Léonard 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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