Vitznau weather in December (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How does the December weather in Vitznau compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Vitznau tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Vitznau in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 36 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 Vitznau. September typically offers 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 Vitznau climate page with graphs.

 

Vitznau, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (19 KM, 12 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?

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

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