Zug weather in December (Canton of Zug, Switzerland)

Is Zug a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Zug includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Zug in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zug. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Zug climate page with graphs.

 

Zug, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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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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