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

What kind of weather does December bring to Mâcot La Plagne? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

December in Mâcot La Plagne generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -11°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Mâcot La Plagne in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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 Mâcot 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 Mâcot La Plagne climate page with graphs.

 

Mâcot La Plagne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (44 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.

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 Mâcot 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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