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Schaan Weather in December

Schaan in December

The short of it: Schaan in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 78 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Schaan an average December high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 78 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-December, 45 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Schaan runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Feldkirch, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Schaan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FeldkirchVorarlberg10 km NE5°-1°82 mm
HohenemsVorarlberg26 km NNE5°-1°92 mm
Sankt GallenSaint Gallen31 km NNW5°-1°78 mm
LustenauVorarlberg31 km NNE6°0°86 mm
DornbirnVorarlberg33 km NNE5°0°92 mm
GossauSaint Gallen34 km NW4°-1°82 mm
ChurGrisons35 km S6°-2°68 mm
BregenzVorarlberg42 km NNE5°1°88 mm
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The Almanac · Schaan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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December
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Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Schaan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°65 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February6°-2°58 mm8 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March11°1°75 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April15°5°67 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May19°9°108 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June22°12°114 mm8 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July23°13°121 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August23°14°126 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September19°10°97 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°81 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°83 mm7 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December6°0°78 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schaan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schaan in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Schaan?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Schaan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 54 min.

Does it snow in Schaan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Schaan in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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