Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Zurich, Switzerland in December
December in Zurich is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C and nights near -1°C. It is usually the coldest month of the year in Zurich.
December is one of the wetter months in Zurich, with around 100 mm of rain - plan around showers.
If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Zurich are usually May, June, July, August and September.
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In December, Zurich averages a daytime high of about 4°C and a night-time low of around -1°C, based on recent historical data. That makes it the coldest month of the year there.
December is one of the wetter months in Zurich, with around 100 mm of rain - plan around showers.
December is cold in Zurich. City sightseeing works fine if you dress for it, but pack properly and expect short days. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Zurich are usually May, June, July, August and September.