Grenoble weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What's the typical weather in Grenoble for December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Grenoble includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Grenoble in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 73 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 Grenoble. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grenoble, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 73 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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