Méribel weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Méribel in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Méribel tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -10°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Méribel in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 60 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 Méribel. 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.

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

 

Méribel, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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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 Méribel 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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