Jura Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Jura, France in December.

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Les Rousses Lons-le-Saunier Saint-Claude

Planning a journey to the Jura, France this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Jura in December

The Jura, France is a region in France. December in the Jura generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Les Rousses to 8°C (46°F) in Lons-le-Saunier. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Lons-le-Saunier and -1°C (30°F) in Les Rousses.

For a closer look at conditions across the Jura, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 140 mm (5.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Les Rousses with 177 mm (7 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Les Rousses.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Les Rousses sees roughly 47 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in the Jura in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Jura.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Jura

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Jura, France?

Temperature range in the Jura (December)

Precipitation variation in the Jura (December)

Les Rousses

In December Les Rousses generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Les Rousses →

Lons-le-Saunier

In December Lons-le-Saunier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lons-le-Saunier →

Saint-Claude

In December Saint-Claude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Claude →

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In our records: France December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in France dropped to -25°C (-13°F) in Val Thorens on December 29, 2014.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Jura in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Rousses 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Lons-le-Saunier 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Saint-Claude 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)

The Jura weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Jura, France in December?

December in the Jura, France brings poor weather. In Les Rousses, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Jura, France in December?

Les Rousses averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does the Jura, France get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Expect plenty of snow/rainfall. Les Rousses records an average of 177 mm (7 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for the Jura, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Jura, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Jura, France due to the typically poor weather in Les Rousses.

On average, the best time to visit the Jura, France is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Les Rousses. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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