Early winter · Weather & things to do
Andermatt in December
Andermatt cools off: highs slip to 26°F (-3°C), from 34°F in November, with lows of 12°F (-11°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 26°F (-3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.5 in (89 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 23 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 23 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 35/100 in November to 40/100.
- December sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 12°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Andermatt in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Urseren cross-country trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails run along the flat floor of the Urseren valley from Andermatt toward Hospental and Realp.
Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Oberalp Pass
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Nearby in December
- Lucerne in December~33 mi · highs 42°F, 3.9 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in December~34 mi · highs 42°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zurich in December~53 mi · highs 39°F, 4.0 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zermatt in December~57 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 26°F (-3°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is Andermatt in December?
Average highs are 26°F (-3°C) and average lows 12°F (-11°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Andermatt in December?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 12°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning Andermatt in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.