Stansstad weather in December (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Stansstad during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Stansstad generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°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.

Stansstad in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stansstad. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stansstad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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.

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 Stansstad in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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