Sarnen weather in December (Obwalden, Switzerland)

Is December a good time to explore Sarnen weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sarnen includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -4°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Sarnen in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 36 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sarnen. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sarnen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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