SeasonMapEngelberg (Titlis) weather in December
Switzerland
December in Engelberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Engelberg · #415 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Engelberg in December
Other months in Engelberg
Engelberg's forum calls January squarely within the best skiing window, roughly December through early March, when intermediate slopes are most likely to be in good condition across the region. Regulars point out Engelberg's edge: at least limited skiing on the Titlis glacier is essentially guaranteed regardless of how the season's natural snowfall is going elsewhere.
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Engelberg climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 48 cm / 18.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Engelberg in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSki jumping World Cup, Christmas holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Engelberg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherEngelberg's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
December includes Ski jumping World Cup.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Engelberg in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
25 Nov – 5 May · usuallyA long season for a Swiss resort because the top of the Titlis is a glacier, with the Laub and the Steintaeli off-piste runs the reason experienced skiers come rather than the marked pistes.
- Festival
Ski jumping World Cup
18–20 DecMajor festivalCrowdedThe World Cup stops at the Gross-Titlis-Schanze for a weekend before Christmas, one of the few big hills where the crowd stands close enough to hear the take-off. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 48 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Engelberg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Engelberg in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Engelberg?
- December in Engelberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Engelberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Engelberg in December?
- In December, Engelberg averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 135.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Engelberg in December?
- Engelberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Engelberg in December?
- Engelberg sees roughly 48 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Engelberg
Warmer or cooler than Engelberg in December
Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec, and Davos' Spengler Cup on 26–31 Dec.