Bourg-Saint-Maurice weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the December weather in Bourg-Saint-Maurice compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Bourg-Saint-Maurice includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -11°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Bourg-Saint-Maurice in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. On average, there are about 14 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 75 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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice. July generally stands out with 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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice climate page with graphs.

 

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 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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