Saint-Maurice weather in December (Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Saint-Maurice during December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Saint-Maurice tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -10°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Saint-Maurice in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Maurice. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saint-Maurice, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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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 Saint-Maurice 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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