Walenstadt weather in December (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Walenstadt this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Walenstadt tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Walenstadt in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 112 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Walenstadt. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Walenstadt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), 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?

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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