Weather in Zurich in december 2024

The weather in Zurich in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 272.7cm

Weather at 6am
32°F

Fog

18%

Cloudy

17%

Snow showers

15%

Weather at 12pm
41°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

16%

Snow showers

10%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Fog

19%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 3am
32°F

Clear/Sunny

25%

Fog

17%

Snow showers

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Zurich in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Zurich in december.


The climate of Zurich in december is very bad

The weather in december in Zurich is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days.

The climate is quite cold in this city december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Zurich is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Zurich in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2011 and a minimum record of -2°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of time.

On average, in Zurich, the days of december last 08:28. Sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset is at 16:35.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Zurich in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Highest record temperature 56°F
(2011)
Lowest record temperature -2°F
(2014)
Number of days at -32°F 18 day(s)
(58%)
Wind
Wind speed 11km/h
Wind temperature 29°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(23%)
Record daily rainfall 1.8in
(2010)
Snowfall 272.7cm
Other climate data
Humidity 92%
Visibility 7.62km
Cloud cover 51%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 7
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:07
Time of sunset 16:35
Length of day 08:28
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Zurich in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Light sleet
36°F to 38°F
02-12-2023
Heavy snow
31°F to 32°F
03-12-2023
Light freezing rain
11°F to 25°F
04-12-2023
Overcast
14°F to 31°F
05-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 38°F
06-12-2023
Light snow
32°F to 36°F
07-12-2023
Cloudy
29°F to 34°F
08-12-2023
Light drizzle
31°F to 38°F
09-12-2023
Overcast
36°F to 43°F
10-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 47°F
11-12-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 52°F
12-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 52°F
13-12-2023
Light rain shower
43°F to 47°F
14-12-2023
Light drizzle
38°F to 41°F
15-12-2023
Overcast
34°F to 41°F
16-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 40°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 41°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 45°F
19-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 43°F
20-12-2023
Mist
36°F to 40°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 45°F
22-12-2023
Moderate rain
40°F to 45°F
23-12-2023
Overcast
41°F to 45°F
24-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 47°F
25-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 50°F
26-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 47°F
27-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 45°F
28-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 45°F
29-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
36°F to 49°F
30-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 49°F
31-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 45°F

Map: other cities in Switzerland in december

Cities near Zurich:

Kloten in decembervery bad weather
Wohlen in decembervery bad weather
Winterthur in decembervery bad weather
Zug in decembervery bad weather
Rapperswil in decembervery bad weather
Frauenfeld in decembervery bad weather
Schaffhausen in decembervery bad weather
Aarau in decembervery bad weather
Lucerne in decembervery bad weather
Wil in decembervery bad weather
Schwyz in decembervery bad weather
Stein am Rhein in decembervery bad weather
Switzerland in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Zurich in december:

Weather data for Zurich for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zurich. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zurich can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Zurich.


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