French Alps in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the French Alps in december 2024
Here, find the the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Rhône-Alpes. These predictions are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Grenoble (Isère)
very bad weather 439.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
17%
14%
13%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
16%
12%
12%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
15%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
36°F
39%
16%
16%
13%
More information about the weather in Grenoble (Isère) in december
Where to go in the French Alps in december?
Where to go in the French Alps in december: destination map
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Where to go in december based on the weather?
| Haute-Savoie (Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...) | 32°F to 45°F | 7 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Hautes-Alpes (Les Orres, Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon...) | 34°F to 49°F | 3 à 10 days | very bad weather |
| Isère (Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...) | 36°F to 43°F | 8 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Savoie (Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens, Tignes...) | 29°F to 47°F | 6 à 10 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in the French Alps in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the French Alps in december is very bad across the board.
The month of december is one of the worst month for visiting Rhône-Alpes. The climate in Ardèche, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Aix-les-Bains, Annonay, Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Lyon, Savoy, Roanne, Chamonix, Saint-Etienne, Grenoble (Isère), Chambéry, Drôme and Montélimar and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in the French Alps in december
Climate in Grenoble (Isère) in december
In december, the mean temperature in Grenoble (Isère) is 38°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 34°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in december. Plan a sweater! With 9.8in over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 08:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Aix-les-Bains in december
In december, the mean temperature in Aix-les-Bains is 40°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 32°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in december. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 8.5in over 10 days, you will experience some showers during your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 08:43 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alpe d'Huez in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Alpe d'Huez is 31°F (maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in december. Bring warm clothes! With 9.1in over 10 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 08:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) is 38°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in this month. Plan a sweater! With 8.9in over 11 days, rainfall can happen for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 08:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chambéry in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in december. Plan a sweater! With 8.5in over 10 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 08:43 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the French Alps in december
| Grenoble (Isère) in december | very bad weather |
| Aix-les-Bains in december | very bad weather |
| Alpe d'Huez in december | very bad weather |
| Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in december | very bad weather |
| Chambéry in december | very bad weather |
| Chamonix in december | very bad weather |
| La Clusaz in december | very bad weather |
| La Plagne in december | very bad weather |
| Les Menuires in december | very bad weather |
| Savoy in december | very bad weather |
| Tignes in december | very bad weather |
| Val Thorens in december | very bad weather |
| Avoriaz in december | very bad weather |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc in december | very bad weather |
| Briançon in december | very bad weather |
| Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in december | very bad weather |
| Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in december | very bad weather |
| Les Orres in december | very bad weather |
| Thonon-les-Bains in december | very bad weather |
| Aiguille du Midi in december | very bad weather |
| Aussois in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for French Alps in december:
Weather data for French Alps in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the French Alps. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the French Alps can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Alps.