Sancy Massif Weather in December

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

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Le Mont-Dore La Bourboule Chambon-sur-Lac Saint-Nectaire

Planning a getaway to the Sancy Massif, France this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Sancy Massif in December

The Sancy Massif, France is a region in France. December in the Sancy Massif generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Le Mont-Dore.

To explore the conditions in the Sancy Massif, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Saint-Nectaire with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Picherande with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Explore the Sancy Massif by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Sancy Massif — and find the best time to visit. (based on Le Mont-Dore)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Sancy Massif in December

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

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 Sancy Massif

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

Temperature range in the Sancy Massif (December)

Precipitation variation in the Sancy Massif (December)

Le Mont-Dore

In December Le Mont-Dore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Le Mont-Dore →

La Bourboule

In December La Bourboule generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Bourboule →

Chambon-sur-Lac

In December Chambon-sur-Lac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
57 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chambon-sur-Lac →

Saint-Nectaire

In December Saint-Nectaire generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
57 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Nectaire →

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

In December Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Sancy Massif, in France.

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 Sancy Massif in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Le Mont-Dore 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
La Bourboule 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Chambon-sur-Lac 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Saint-Nectaire 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Murol 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

The Sancy Massif weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Sancy Massif, France in December?

Expect poor weather across the Sancy Massif, France in December. The popular destination of Le Mont-Dore averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Sancy Massif, France in December?

Daytime temperatures in Le Mont-Dore peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Le Mont-Dore averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Sancy Massif, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Sancy Massif, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Sancy Massif, France due to the typically poor weather in Le Mont-Dore.

On average, the best time to visit the Sancy Massif, France is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Le Mont-Dore. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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