Things to do in St. Gallen in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit St. Gallen. The weather is usually really cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 26—38°F (-3—3°C).

St. Gallen has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to St. Gallen. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in St. Gallen in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in St. Gallen in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in St. Gallen in December
December
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • St. Stephen's Day (December 26)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in St. Gallen in December

Temperatures on an average day in St. Gallen in December

The average temperature in St. Gallen in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 38°F (3°C) to a low of 26°F (-3°C). Some would describe it as really cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in St. Gallen, July, has days with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows of 23°F (-5°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in St. Gallen in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
38°F
highs
26°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
44%
Chance of rain
0.206 in
Amount
10.8 mph
Wind speed
80%
Humidity
8.5 hrs
Daylight length
8:00 AM
Sunrise
4:33 PM
Sunset
37%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 38°F (3°C) and a low of 26°F (-3°C), it generally feels really cold with a gentle breeze. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket and remember to bring an umbrella
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Best attractions for St. Gallen in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities St. Gallen has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in St. Gallen that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in St. Gallen for December.
Abbey Library of Saint Gall
1. Abbey Library of Saint Gall
4.6
(752)
Library
Museum
Rococo library, formerly adjoining an abbey that burnt down, with over 170,000 religious texts.
Abbey of Saint Gall
2. Abbey of Saint Gall
4.7
(3609)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Site of one of the world's foremost Medieval libraries, this abbey has links to 2 Catholic saints.
Abbey of Saint Gall
3. Abbey of Saint Gall
4.7
(3609)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Site of one of the world's foremost Medieval libraries, this abbey has links to 2 Catholic saints.
Restaurant Roter Platz
4. Restaurant Roter Platz
4.4
(102)
Restaurant
Sights & Landmarks
Patrons sit on an outdoor terrace or in a modern dining room at this venue for international fare.
Textilmuseum St. Gallen
5. Textilmuseum St. Gallen
4.1
(131)
Museum
Historical landmark
Thousands of exhibits, from antique lace found in Egyptian Coptic tombs to modern Swiss textiles.
Wildpark Peter und Paul
6. Wildpark Peter und Paul
4.6
(1980)
Wildlife park
Outdoor Activities
Attraction featuring hiking paths past large enclosures of local animals such as deer, boar & lynx.
St. Laurenzen
7. St. Laurenzen
4.6
(202)
Reformed church
Sights & Landmarks
Familienbad Dreilinden
8. Familienbad Dreilinden
4.6
(154)
Outdoor bath
Water & Amusement Parks
Kybunpark
9. Kybunpark
4.4
(3455)
Stadium
Fun & Games
University of St. Gallen
10. University of St. Gallen
4.5
(229)
University
Sights & Landmarks
Business-specializing research university offering bachelors degree programs & PhD courses.
Shopping Arena St. Gallen
11. Shopping Arena St. Gallen
4.1
(351)
Shopping mall
Shopping
Indoor shopping mall with national & international brands, plus casual dining & kids' activities.
Swiss Casinos St. Gallen
12. Swiss Casinos St. Gallen
4.2
(709)
Casino
Fun & Games
Assorted poker games, roulette & blackjack, with cocktail bar, Mediterranean restaurant & live acts.
Natural History Museum St. Gallen
13. Natural History Museum St. Gallen
4.6
(841)
Natural history museum
Museums
Theater St. Gallen
14. Theater St. Gallen
4.6
(592)
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
open art museum
15. open art museum
4.3
(43)
Art museum
Museums
Kellerbühne St. Gallen
16. Kellerbühne St. Gallen
4.7
(163)
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows

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