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Steinhausen weather in December (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Steinhausen for December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Steinhausen includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Steinhausen in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 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 48 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 Steinhausen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Steinhausen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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