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La Léchère weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is La Léchère a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, La Léchère tends to experience very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -9°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

La Léchère in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 60 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit La Léchère. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

La Léchère, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chambéry, France (43 KM, 27 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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