Bellegarde-sur-Valserine weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is December a good time to explore Bellegarde-sur-Valserine weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 160 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. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 47 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bellegarde-sur-Valserine climate page with graphs.

 

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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