Malbun (Liechtenstein) weather in December
December in Malbun: freezing, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#3 of 12 months in Malbun · #222 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 0°C
- Nights
- -9°C
- Wet days
- 14
- Sun
- 5.1 h
- Humidity
- 75%
- Daylight
- 9 h

Traveller notes on Malbun in December
Notes from nearby Vaduz (8 km away)
Malbun doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about Vaduz, close enough to share the season.
Forum posters describe December as genuinely wintery - snow is a real possibility, ruling out serious hiking, and conditions can feel damp and grey under low cloud cover typical of an Alpine valley in winter. Posters discussing a visit specifically timed for the Christmas-to-New-Year stretch treat Vaduz as a manageable winter city break rather than an outdoor-activity destination this time of year - the compact old town, castle views and museums are more the focus than trails. For anyone driving into Liechtenstein over the same period, posters recommend checking road and weather conditions carefully, since the surrounding Alpine passes can be affected by winter storms even when Vaduz itself stays passable.
Other months in Malbun
Malbun-forum threads on an August visit recommend timing a trip around FurstenFest on the fifteenth if possible, posters describing the national celebration and its fireworks as a genuine August highlight countrywide. Regulars call the resort a real draw for hikers this month, plenty of marked mountain routes reachable directly from the village. Posters recommend the area for anyone not interested in the winter lifts specifically, summer visitors describing a genuinely pleasant, low-key alternative to the winter crowds. Regulars call Malbun compact enough to pair easily with a Vaduz day trip, the whole country small enough for both in a short stay. Posters recommend real layers for the evening regardless of a warm afternoon, mountain air here cooling fast after dark. The record: 17.3C days feeling like 17C, 7.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 223.6mm across nearly 19 days and 79 percent humidity.
Malbun-forum threads on a mid-April visit are direct that the ski season has typically already closed by this point, posters calling the resort considerably quieter than its winter peak. Regulars describe the village as small even by ski-town standards, limited dining and shop options once the lifts stop for the season. Posters call the surrounding trails still snow-covered at elevation this early in spring, proper boots and poles recommended for anyone hiking rather than assuming a clear path. Regulars describe Malbun's modest 1,600 meter base as considerably more weather-variable than higher Alpine resorts, conditions shifting fast with any system. Posters recommend checking current trail status locally before a higher route this time of year. Regulars call the valley worth a visit regardless of season, the drive up from Vaduz itself scenic. The record: 6.5C days feeling like 4C, -2.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 131.5mm across over 15 days and 73 percent humidity.
Malbun-forum threads on the resort describe it as Liechtenstein's genuinely small but worthwhile winter identity, most posters comparing it favorably to neighboring Austrian and Swiss resorts for a quieter, relaxed pace despite the modest scale. Regulars are direct September sits well outside that season, the mountain instead offering hiking and sledding-adjacent activities through the valley. Posters describe daytime conditions as comfortable for walking, evenings turning noticeably cool enough at this elevation that a proper layer is standing advice regardless of how mild the afternoon felt. A real shower is possible on any given day, mountain weather here shifting meaningfully within a few hours. Regulars recommend the short bus from Vaduz as an easy, car-free way to reach the village. Posters call the alpine scenery worth the visit regardless of season. The record: 13.6C days feeling like 12C, 4.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 164mm across over 16 days and 82 percent humidity.
Malbun-forum threads on skiing here describe February as deep, reliable winter at this 1,600-meter elevation, cold enough that posters call proper thermal layers non-negotiable regardless of how sunny the forecast looks. One glowing review calls the resort a literal winter wonderland this time of year, snow-covered slopes and genuinely quiet compared to the bigger, more famous Alpine resorts nearby in Austria and Switzerland. Posters describe Malbun as a smaller, more low-key alternative for families or anyone wanting shorter lift lines over big vertical drops, the whole village walkable and compact. Regulars note the cold at this altitude is a dry, still cold on a calm day rather than a biting wind chill, though conditions can shift fast if weather rolls in over the surrounding peaks. The record: a frigid 1.3C by day dropping to -8.4C at night, 95mm across 12.5 days, a notably high 66.4cm of fresh snowfall and 74 percent humidity.
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Malbun climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malbun 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.
Busyschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Malbun'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 weatherMalbun's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Malbun in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
15 Dec – 6 Apr · usuallyLiechtenstein's only ski area runs from about mid-December to the first week of April: four lifts, a handful of runs, and the whole country's schoolchildren learning on them. Strong wind stops the top chair.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 90 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Malbun — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Malbun?
Malbun in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Malbun?
- December in Malbun: freezing, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Malbun on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Malbun in December?
- In December, Malbun averages a daily high of -0.4°C and a low of -9°C, with about 127 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malbun in December?
- Malbun has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
- Does it snow in Malbun in December?
- Malbun sees roughly 90.4 cm of snowfall in December.
Within 300 km: Davos' Spengler Cup on 26–31 Dec, and St. Anton am Arlberg's Stanton Ski Open around 1–8 Dec.