Zürich weather in December
December in Zürich: cold, rainy, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Zürich · #515 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zürich climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 127 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 cm / 9.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zürich in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Zürich?
- December in Zürich: cold, rainy, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Zürich in December?
- In December, Zürich averages a daily high of 5.7°C and a low of 0°C, with about 127 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zürich in December?
- Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in December.
- Does it snow in Zürich in December?
- Zürich sees roughly 24.6 cm of snowfall in December.