Sils Maria weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Sils Maria as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Sils Maria includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Sils Maria in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 102 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sils Maria. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sils Maria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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 Sils Maria 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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