Cordon weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is the weather in Cordon in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cordon typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Cordon in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

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 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 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 Cordon in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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