Saas-Fee weather in December (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Saas-Fee during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Saas-Fee generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Saas-Fee in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saas-Fee climate page with graphs.

 

Saas-Fee, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in December

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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 Saas-Fee in December?

Visitors traveling to Saas-Fee should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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