Zinal weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Zinal during December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Zinal usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -5°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Zinal in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Zinal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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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 Zinal 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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