Salvan weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Salvan in December? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in Salvan generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Salvan in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 75 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salvan. 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 Salvan climate page with graphs.

 

Salvan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (25 KM, 15 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 Salvan 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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