Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon weather in December
In December, Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon sees average daytime highs of 5°C and overnight lows near -0°C, with 92 mm of precipitation across 13.7 wet days and about 8.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 30 min at the start of December to 8 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon's 11th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 5°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -0°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- 13.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 18 min
- 8:14 AM – 4:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon is suburb and quarter of the Swiss city of Zurich.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 5°C through the month.
A typical December day in Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon reaches about 5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -0°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -0°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg low (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | 4 | -1 |
| 25 | 4 | -1 |
| 26 | 4 | -1 |
| 27 | 4 | -1 |
| 28 | 4 | -1 |
| 29 | 4 | -1 |
| 30 | 4 | -1 |
| 31 | 4 | -1 |
How December really feels in Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4° / -1° | 78 | 12.5 | 5.9 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 6° / -1° | 66 | 10.7 | 5.5 | 9.9 | 0.3 |
| Mar | 10° / 2° | 80 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 14° / 5° | 83 | 12.6 | 1.6 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| May | 19° / 9° | 116 | 15.2 | 0.2 | 14.9 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 22° / 13° | 113 | 15.5 | 0 | 15.7 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 114 | 14.7 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 24° / 14° | 111 | 14 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 19° / 11° | 89 | 11.5 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 14° / 7° | 84 | 12.1 | 0.3 | 10.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 8° / 3° | 85 | 12.2 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 5° / -0° | 92 | 13.7 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 35 | 65 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon gets around 92 mm of rain and snow over 13.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 44% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days, and about 6 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Snow chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 15 |
| 2 | 42 | 15 |
| 3 | 43 | 16 |
| 4 | 43 | 16 |
| 5 | 43 | 16 |
| 6 | 44 | 17 |
| 7 | 44 | 17 |
| 8 | 44 | 17 |
| 9 | 44 | 18 |
| 10 | 44 | 18 |
| 11 | 44 | 18 |
| 12 | 44 | 19 |
| 13 | 45 | 19 |
| 14 | 45 | 19 |
| 15 | 45 | 19 |
| 16 | 45 | 19 |
| 17 | 45 | 19 |
| 18 | 45 | 19 |
| 19 | 45 | 20 |
| 20 | 45 | 20 |
| 21 | 45 | 20 |
| 22 | 45 | 20 |
| 23 | 45 | 20 |
| 24 | 45 | 20 |
| 25 | 45 | 20 |
| 26 | 45 | 20 |
| 27 | 45 | 19 |
| 28 | 45 | 19 |
| 29 | 45 | 18 |
| 30 | 44 | 18 |
| 31 | 44 | 18 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 30 min at the start of December to 8 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:59 AM to 8:20 AM, and sunset from 4:32 PM to 4:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:59 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:05 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:32 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 7:59 | 4:32 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 8:01 | 4:31 |
| 3 | 8.5 | 8:02 | 4:31 |
| 4 | 8.5 | 8:03 | 4:31 |
| 5 | 8.4 | 8:04 | 4:30 |
| 6 | 8.4 | 8:05 | 4:30 |
| 7 | 8.4 | 8:06 | 4:30 |
| 8 | 8.4 | 8:07 | 4:30 |
| 9 | 8.4 | 8:08 | 4:30 |
| 10 | 8.3 | 8:09 | 4:30 |
| 11 | 8.3 | 8:10 | 4:30 |
| 12 | 8.3 | 8:11 | 4:30 |
| 13 | 8.3 | 8:12 | 4:30 |
| 14 | 8.3 | 8:12 | 4:30 |
| 15 | 8.3 | 8:13 | 4:30 |
| 16 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:30 |
| 17 | 8.3 | 8:15 | 4:30 |
| 18 | 8.3 | 8:15 | 4:31 |
| 19 | 8.3 | 8:16 | 4:31 |
| 20 | 8.3 | 8:16 | 4:31 |
| 21 | 8.2 | 8:17 | 4:32 |
| 22 | 8.2 | 8:17 | 4:32 |
| 23 | 8.2 | 8:18 | 4:33 |
| 24 | 8.3 | 8:18 | 4:33 |
| 25 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:34 |
| 26 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:34 |
| 27 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:35 |
| 28 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:36 |
| 29 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:37 |
| 30 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:37 |
| 31 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:38 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.01 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.68 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 1.01 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.0 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon.
What to pack for Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon sees daytime highs around 5°C and nights near -0°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon peaks around July 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon?
Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon sits at 47.4°N, 8.5°E, 459 m above sea level, in Switzerland. The nearest listed city is Zürich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 294 m around an average of 472 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 560 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,321 m.
The land around Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon is covered by trees (43%) and artificial surfaces (43%) within 3 km, trees (45%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and grassland (32%) within 80 km.
Switzerland travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / J
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 112% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $114,769
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.6
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 564
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon (47.4082°, 8.5426°, elevation 459 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).