Weather in December in Rhône-Alps
Planning a trip to Rhône-Alps this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in December?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. In December, Rhône-Alps experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Aussois at -4°C to cold in Saint-Just at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Saint-Just and -12°C in Aussois.For specific regional insights in Rhône-Alps, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Buisson with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Servoz with 182 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Lyon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In December Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In December Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In December Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In December Les Deux Alpes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In December Les Menuires generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lyon, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rhône-Alps.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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