Orcières weather in December (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Orcières this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Orcières tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Orcières in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 73 hours of sun. It's 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 Orcières. July and August generally stand 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 Orcières climate page with graphs.

 

Orcières, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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