SeasonMapMontreux weather in December
Switzerland
December in Montreux: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Montreux · #1173 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Montreux in December
Other months in Montreux
Montreux's forum calls June genuinely variable, sometimes warm enough to swim in Lake Geneva, other times cool enough to need a raincoat with a liner. Regulars' standard advice is to check the forecast the week before rather than assume, pack layers including a sweater or vest, and remember sun can still burn on a walk even when the air feels cool.
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Montreux climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 159 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 52.7 cm / 20.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Montreux 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 crowdsMontreux Noel, Christmas holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Montreux'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 weatherMontreux's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Montreux in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Montreux Noel
20 Nov – 24 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedA market strung two kilometres along the lakeside promenade for five weeks, with a Christmas set-up inside Chillon castle and a Santa on the mountain. It ends on Christmas Eve. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 53 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Montreux — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Montreux?
Montreux in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Montreux?
- December in Montreux: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Montreux on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Montreux in December?
- In December, Montreux averages a daily high of 6.6°C and a low of 2.2°C, with about 159.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montreux in December?
- Montreux has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Montreux in December?
- Montreux sees roughly 52.7 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Montreux
Warmer or cooler than Montreux in December
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.