Zurich · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 32°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 87% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 32°F
Humidity
87%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
7 mph
What December feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
09:05
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:37
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Zurich in December
The kit for December in Zurich: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-6° avg high
+2 rain days
Zurich in November →
December
42°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+2° avg high
-1 rain days
Zurich in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in December?+
Average high 42°F, average low 32°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to November (avg high 48°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 40°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Zurich in December?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in December, on average.