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

Planning a trip to La Plagne 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 Plagne generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

La Plagne in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. 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 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 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 Plagne in December?

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 in December.

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

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