December weather forecast
Lausanne, Switzerland

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Weather in December

December in Lausanne greets the winter season with temperatures dropping down to a low of -0.4°C (31.3°F). The month sees an increase in snowfall with a significant figure of 184mm (7.24"), setting the city in a holiday mood. The wintry weather, combined with festive decorations, makes December an enchanting period. Despite the cold conditions, the public can enjoy ice-skating and other winter festivities making their holiday season a memorable one.

Temperature

Lausanne's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a wintry 4.9°C (40.8°F). In the month of December, Lausanne witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lausanne is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Lausanne, Switzerland, is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Lausanne, Switzerland, is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lausanne, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of December, in Lausanne, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lausanne.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Lausanne during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lausanne, records 4.9°C (40.8°F), while the low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Lausanne?

In Lausanne, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Lausanne?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Lausanne, Switzerland. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lausanne?

In Lausanne, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Lausanne?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Lausanne, Switzerland. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 184mm (7.24") of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Lausanne?

In Lausanne, Switzerland, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lausanne?

The month with the shortest days in Lausanne is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lausanne?

In Lausanne, Switzerland, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lausanne?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, in Lausanne, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lausanne?

The month with the least sunshine in Lausanne is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lausanne have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lausanne, Switzerland, is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lausanne?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lausanne.

How high is the UV index in December in Lausanne?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average temperature in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average pressure in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average wind speed in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average humidity in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average rainfall in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in December: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average snowfall in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in December: 184mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average UV index in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lausanne, Switzerland

Average visibility in December - Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Lausanne, Switzerland

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