Early winter · Weather & things to do
St. Moritz in December
St. Moritz cools off: highs slip to 28°F (-2°C), from 36°F in November, with lows of 12°F (-11°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 28°F (-2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 12°F (-11°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 24 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- The drier spell starts: rain or snow falls to 2.6 in (65 mm) after 4.0 in (102 mm) in November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 24 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 38/100 in November to 42/100.
- 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 2.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in St. Moritz in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Muottas Muragl
A funicular climbs to 2,456 m for a long view down the Upper Engadine and its chain of lakes.
Cresta Run
Natural-ice skeleton run first built in 1885, raced head-first from St. Moritz down toward Celerina.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
The world's only natural-ice bobsleigh track, rebuilt by hand each winter; guests can ride as passengers behind a pilot.
Nearby in December
- Andermatt in December~60 mi · highs 26°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bolzano in December~72 mi · highs 46°F, 1.9 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in December~82 mi · highs 42°F, 3.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in December~84 mi · highs 38°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is St. Moritz in December?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°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 St. Moritz in December?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 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 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz 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 2.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on St. Moritz
Routes in season in December
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning St. Moritz in December?
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