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Silvaplana weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Silvaplana during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Silvaplana generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°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.

Silvaplana in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Silvaplana, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Silvaplana in December?

Visitors traveling to Silvaplana 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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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