Zurich in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
18%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
23%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
32°F
25%
17%
17%
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:
36°F to 38°F
31°F to 32°F
11°F to 25°F
14°F to 31°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 38°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 49°F
34°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in december
Cities near Zurich:
| Kloten in december | very bad weather |
| Wohlen in december | very bad weather |
| Winterthur in december | very bad weather |
| Zug in december | very bad weather |
| Rapperswil in december | very bad weather |
| Frauenfeld in december | very bad weather |
| Schaffhausen in december | very bad weather |
| Aarau in december | very bad weather |
| Lucerne in december | very bad weather |
| Wil in december | very bad weather |
| Schwyz in december | very bad weather |
| Stein am Rhein in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Zurich
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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.