Susten weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Susten during December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Susten tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -4°C. At night, it falls to around -12°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.

Precipitation

Susten in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Susten. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Susten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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?

Visitors traveling to Susten should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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