Solothurn weather in December (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Solothurn as December approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Solothurn usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Solothurn in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Solothurn. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Solothurn climate page with graphs.

 

Solothurn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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