Winterthur weather in December (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

How is December weather typically in Winterthur? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Winterthur typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -0°C.

Precipitation

Winterthur in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Winterthur. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Winterthur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (17 KM, 11 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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