Tignes in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Tignes in december 2026
The weather in Tignes in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 1137.3cm
Weather at 6am
13°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
24%
17%
16%
Weather at 6pm
14°F
Snow showers
30% of time
26%
25%
10%
Weather at 3am
13°F
36%
32%
16%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Tignes in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Tignes in december.
The climate of Tignes in december is very bad
In december in Tignes, the climate is wet (with 4.6in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 5.6in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is icy here december. Plan a sweater!. Temperatures are up to 29°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 11°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Tignes is 20°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Tignes in december with a maximum record of 41°F in 2011 and a minimum record of -22°F in 2010.
In december in Tignes, the days on average last 08:44. Sunrise is at 08:05 and sets at 16:49.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Tignes in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 41°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -22°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 4°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1137.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:49 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:44 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Tignes in december 2025:
18°F to 31°F
9°F to 27°F
9°F to 29°F
9°F to 29°F
5°F to 25°F
13°F to 27°F
20°F to 29°F
20°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
20°F to 36°F
18°F to 40°F
18°F to 36°F
18°F to 40°F
16°F to 38°F
14°F to 31°F
18°F to 31°F
25°F to 34°F
13°F to 34°F
13°F to 36°F
16°F to 36°F
20°F to 34°F
13°F to 31°F
18°F to 34°F
16°F to 32°F
11°F to 27°F
5°F to 32°F
9°F to 32°F
22°F to 40°F
16°F to 36°F
9°F to 34°F
4°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in december
Cities near Tignes:
| Val d'Isère in december | very bad weather |
| Vanoise in december | very bad weather |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc in december | very bad weather |
| La Plagne in december | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in december | very bad weather |
| Val-Cenis in december | very bad weather |
| Courchevel in december | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in december | very bad weather |
| Savoy in december | very bad weather |
| Brides-les-Bains in december | very bad weather |
| Méribel in december | very bad weather |
| Aussois in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Tignes
perfect weather
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Weather data for Tignes in december:
Weather data for Tignes for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Tignes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Tignes can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Tignes.