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December climate

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December in Lucerne

Switzerland · Europe

Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Mid to late

Daytime high

44°F

Lows around 35°F

Precipitation

15 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

44°Ftypical December high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

48%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.3 hDecember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryDecember Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In December, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 33°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

27%December Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in December.

3 mphDecember Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical December day

December late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning38°F

Rain31%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday42°F

Rain29%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Late afternoon42°F

Rain31%

Cloud66%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening40°F

Rain32%

Cloud69%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Similar climates

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.6

1.6

Feb

4.3

3.0

Mar

4.7

4.5

Apr

5.2

5.6

May

7.4

5.6

Jun

7.7

6.8

Jul

8.6

6.8

Aug

8.4

6.5

Sep

6.4

5.1

Oct

5.1

3.3

Nov

5.3

1.9

Dec

5.1

1.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	42	33	4.6	14	1.6	83
Feb	45	34	4.3	13	3.0	79
Mar	52	38	4.7	15	4.5	74
Apr	59	42	5.2	15	5.6	72
May	66	50	7.4	19	5.6	75
Jun	73	57	7.7	18	6.8	75
Jul	76	60	8.6	18	6.8	76
Aug	75	61	8.4	17	6.5	78
Sep	68	55	6.4	15	5.1	81
Oct	61	49	5.1	14	3.3	83
Nov	50	41	5.3	14	1.9	85
Dec	44	35	5.1	15	1.3	85