Pralognan-la-Vanoise weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Pralognan-la-Vanoise in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pralognan-la-Vanoise typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. Winter occurs in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -12°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Pralognan-la-Vanoise in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 75 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pralognan-la-Vanoise. 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 Pralognan-la-Vanoise climate page with graphs.

 

Pralognan-la-Vanoise, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (61 KM, 38 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 Pralognan-la-Vanoise 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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