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La Côte-dʼAime weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Looking to travel to La Côte-dʼAime 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, La Côte-dʼAime typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°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.

La Côte-dʼAime in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snowfall, with frequent intense snowshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit La Côte-dʼAime. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Côte-dʼAime, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 155 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (42 KM, 26 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 La Côte-dʼAime in December?

Visitors traveling to La Côte-dʼAime 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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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