Schwyz weather in December (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Schwyz this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Schwyz generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -4°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Schwyz in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 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 Schwyz. 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 Schwyz climate page with graphs.

 

Schwyz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, 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.

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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