Visp weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Visp in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Visp generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -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.

Visp in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 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 83 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 Visp. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Visp climate page with graphs.

 

Visp, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 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.

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?

Visitors traveling to Visp 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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