Weather in Zürich for December 2024
The climate of Zürich in December is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
According to Zürich snow forecast for December 2024, no snow is expected until the end of the month.Until now, December 2024 in Zürich has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 4.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.2 °C).
The forecast for the next days in Zürich predicts temperatures to be around 4 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Zürich at the beginning of December is 4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 3.4 °C by the end of December.
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Zürich in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  6° | ||||||
| 2 4° | 3  3° | 4 3° | 5  4° | 6 4° | 7 4° | 8  3° |
| 9 4° | 10  3° | 11 4° | 12 4° | 13  4° | 14  5° | 15  4° |
| 16 4° | 17 4° | 18 5° | 19  6° | 20 5° | 21 5° | 22 7° |
| 23 7° | 24 7° | 25 3° | 26 2° | 27 2° | 28 3° | 29 4° |
| 30 4° | 31 6° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Zürich
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 6° /0° | 8.7 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 4° /-2° | 7.3 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 3° /-4° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 3° /-3° | 7.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 4.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-2° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-1° | 6.3 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 6.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 3.6 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 10.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-2° | 5.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Cloudy | 5° /-1° | 3.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 4° /0° | 2.5 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 1.6 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Cloudy | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Overcast | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 6° /-1° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /1° | 8.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 6.1 mm | 1 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /2° | 9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Sunny | 2° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 2° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Sunny | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for Zürich in December
In December, the weather in Zürich, Switzerland at the beginning of the month is typically cold with temperatures averaging around 4°. The city experiences short days with limited sunlight and a higher chance of overcast skies.
As the month progresses, the temperatures tend to drop further, with an average low of around 0° and occasional snowfall. The winter season brings a magical atmosphere to Zürich, with the city adorned in festive decorations and a bustling Christmas market at the heart of the old town.
Zürich in December offers a variety of winter activities, including ice skating at the Dolder ice rink and enjoying the stunning views of the snow-covered Alps from the city's vantage points.
It's also a great time to indulge in warm Swiss delicacies such as fondue and raclette to combat the chilly weather.
Overall, December in Zürich provides a quintessential winter experience, with the cityscape transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland. Travelers can embrace the cold weather by exploring the charming cobblestone streets and enjoying the cozy ambiance of the city's cafes and restaurants.
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