SeasonMapGrindelwald (Jungfrau) weather in December
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December in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Grindelwald · #955 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Grindelwald in December
Other months in Grindelwald
Grindelwald's forum calls September usually fantastic, highs around 70°F with sunny stretches and comparatively little rain, though a cold front can still drop temperatures early in the month. Regulars flag frost as typical around 1500m by late September, and note the Jungfraujoch stays cold enough to feel like winter even in warm layers — pack for both T-shirt afternoons in the valley and near-freezing conditions higher up.
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Grindelwald climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 75.3 cm / 29.6 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 Grindelwald 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.
BusyChristmas holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Grindelwald'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).
Toughest weatherGrindelwald's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Grindelwald in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Autumn lift maintenance
20 Oct – 10 Dec · usuallyMost of the mountain railways stop for their annual overhaul between the walking and skiing seasons, so November is the one month the village has little to offer either way. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
15 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyOne pass over Grindelwald, Wengen and Muerren, with the Eiger Express putting you at 2,300 metres twenty minutes from the village. Low altitude at the bottom, so spring snow goes fast.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 75 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Grindelwald — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Grindelwald in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Grindelwald?
- December in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Grindelwald on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Grindelwald in December?
- In December, Grindelwald averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -2.8°C, with about 147.7 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Grindelwald in December?
- Grindelwald has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Grindelwald in December?
- Grindelwald sees roughly 75.3 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec, and Chamonix's Lifts open for winter around 5–22 Dec.