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

How does the weather in La Plagne usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in La Plagne includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -11°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

La Plagne in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit La Plagne. 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 Plagne climate page with graphs.

 

La Plagne, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 150 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (48 KM, 30 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?

Visitors traveling to La Plagne 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.

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

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