Belle Plagne weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Will it be warm or cold in Belle Plagne this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Belle Plagne generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -11°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Belle Plagne in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 75 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Belle Plagne. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Belle Plagne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Belle Plagne 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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