Cordon weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is December weather typically in Cordon? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Cordon usually has very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -9°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Cordon in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cordon. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cordon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (19 KM, 12 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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