Temperature in The Écrins National Park in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Écrins National Park, France this December.

The Écrins National Park, France, a region in France, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from -3°C (27°F) in Les Vigneaux to 0°C (32°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Orcières and -11°C (12°F) in Les Vigneaux. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Écrins National Park, France in December?

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of the Écrins National Park on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Écrins National Park temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Écrins National Park, France in December?

Puy-Saint-Vincent averages a daytime high of -3°C (27°F) in December, which is very low for the Écrins National Park, France.

How cold does it get at night in the Écrins National Park, France in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Puy-Saint-Vincent typically drop to around -11°C (12°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in the Écrins National Park, France?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Orcières clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 0°C (32°F), and evenings that remain near -9°C (16°F).

What is the coldest city in December in the Écrins National Park, France?

When looking through our records, we find that Les Vigneaux stands out as the coolest city in the Écrins National Park, France for the month of December. Daytime highs average -3°C (27°F) and it cools down to about -11°C (12°F) at night.

How much sun does the Écrins National Park, France get in December?

Puy-Saint-Vincent experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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