Schmitten weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Schmitten during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Schmitten usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Schmitten in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Schmitten. 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 Schmitten climate page with graphs.

 

Schmitten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (16 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.

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 Schmitten 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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