Stein am Rhein weather in December (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

Is Stein am Rhein a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Stein am Rhein includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Stein am Rhein in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stein am Rhein. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stein am Rhein, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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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