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Les Menuires weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What's the typical weather in Les Menuires for December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Les Menuires usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -10°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Les Menuires in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 60 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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Les Menuires, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 141 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chambéry, France (54 KM, 34 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 Les Menuires 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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