Megève weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is the weather in Megève in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Megève generally has very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°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.

Megève in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snow/rainfall, with frequent intense snow/rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Megève, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Megève in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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