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Verbier weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the December weather in Verbier? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Verbier typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Verbier in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 70 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Verbier, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 142 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Verbier in December?

Visitors traveling to Verbier 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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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