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Arc 1800 weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Arc 1800 during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Arc 1800 generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Arc 1800 in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 75 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 1800. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arc 1800 climate page with graphs.

 

Arc 1800, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 151 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arc 1800 in December?

Visitors traveling to Arc 1800 should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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