Silvaplana weather in December (Grisons, Switzerland)

Is December a good time to explore Silvaplana weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Silvaplana generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -13°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

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.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 102 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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