Steffisburg weather in December (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Steffisburg? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Steffisburg includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Steffisburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Steffisburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (22 KM, 14 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?

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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