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Sankt Niklaus weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Sankt Niklaus 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 Sankt Niklaus typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to -5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -13°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 83 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Sankt Niklaus climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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?

Visitors traveling to Sankt Niklaus 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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