Lausanne weather in December

Lausanne, Switzerland
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December in Lausanne: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Lausanne · #743 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lausanne climate normals — December

Daytime high7°C / 44°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Rainfall162 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days17 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine4.3 h/day
Daylight8.6 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall22.8 cm / 9 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lausanne in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Lausanne?
December in Lausanne: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 17 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lausanne on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Lausanne in December?
In December, Lausanne averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 162.1 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lausanne in December?
Lausanne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Does it snow in Lausanne in December?
Lausanne sees roughly 22.8 cm of snowfall in December.

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