Zurich in December
In December, Zurich averages 4°C (39°F) during the day and -1°C (30°F) at night, with frequent rain — about 14 days of the month see precipitation (75 mm total).
Conditions are cold — pack winter layers. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear. Snowfall occurs on roughly 4 days.
December is one of the wetter and less comfortable months in Zurich. If your dates are flexible, consider a different time of year.
4°C
Avg high
-1°C
Avg low
14
Rain days
75 mm
Rainfall
4
Snow days
Zurich in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -2°C / 28°F | 70 mm | 15 | 5 |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -1°C / 30°F | 60 mm | 13 | 4 |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 70 mm | 14 | 1 |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 85 mm | 14 | 0 |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 110 mm | 14 | 0 |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 145 mm | 14 | 0 |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 135 mm | 13 | 0 |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 135 mm | 12 | 0 |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 95 mm | 11 | 0 |
| October | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 80 mm | 11 | 0 |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 75 mm | 13 | 1 |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 75 mm | 14 | 4 |
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