Unterschächen weather in December (Uri, Switzerland)

How does the December weather in Unterschächen compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Unterschächen typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Unterschächen in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Unterschächen. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Unterschächen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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?

Visitors traveling to Unterschächen 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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