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When to go · Porrentruy

Porrentruy in December

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
4°C (39°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Switzerland overall
Prices
High
Switzerland overall

Verdict

GoodSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • PorrentruyHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    24–26 Dec · Switzerland

    Shops closed 25–26 Dec; resort prices peak through New Year.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
High
Prices · Switzerland overall
High

Switzerland overall: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Porrentruy, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -2 °C (28 °F)

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 8 (better)

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 1

    May: 0

December: Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

May: Inside Porrentruy's best window: May–Sep (check).

Porrentruy: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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