SeasonMapVerbier weather in December
Switzerland
December in Verbier: freezing, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#3 of 12 months in Verbier · #351 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Verbier in December
Other months in Verbier
Verbier's forum calls January one of the best months for skiing — colder temperatures and regular snowfall keep the powder dry and fresh, and regulars say you simply won't be queuing at the lifts once the holiday crowds head home. The last week of January is often singled out as a sweet spot: good snow cover, thinner crowds, and better rates than the Christmas rush.
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Verbier climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 152 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 143.7 cm / 56.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Verbier 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 Verbier'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 weatherVerbier's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Verbier in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Ski season
28 Nov – 25 Apr · usuallyThe gateway to the Four Valleys, and the off-piste under the Mont-Fort is what the resort is for. High enough to hold snow late, steep enough that a thin year still skis.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 144 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Verbier — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Verbier?
Verbier in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Verbier?
- December in Verbier: freezing, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Verbier on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Verbier in December?
- In December, Verbier averages a daily high of 1.4°C and a low of -6°C, with about 152 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Verbier in December?
- Verbier has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Verbier in December?
- Verbier sees roughly 143.7 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Verbier
Warmer or cooler than Verbier in December
Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Chamonix's Lifts open for winter around 5–22 Dec, and Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec.