Les Deux Alpes weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Les Deux Alpes a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Les Deux Alpes usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -0°C. At night, they generally drop 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

Les Deux Alpes in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 73 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Les Deux Alpes. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Deux Alpes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Grenoble, France (36 KM, 22 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.

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?

Visitors traveling to Les Deux Alpes 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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