Schindellegi weather in December (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Is December a good time to explore Schindellegi weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Schindellegi tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°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

Schindellegi in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 48 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Schindellegi. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schindellegi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (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

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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

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