Savoie Weather in December

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

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Chambéry Aix-les-Bains Albertville

Planning a trip to the Savoie, France this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Savoie in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Albertville to 7°C (45°F) in Aix-les-Bains. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Aix-les-Bains and -7°C (19°F) in Albertville.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Aix-les-Bains with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Albertville with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Chambéry gets roughly 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Savoie by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Savoie — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chambéry)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit the Savoie →

Best Places to Visit in the Savoie in December

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

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 Savoie

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

Temperature range in the Savoie (December)

Precipitation variation in the Savoie (December)

Chambéry

In December Chambéry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chambéry →

Aix-les-Bains

In December Aix-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high 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)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aix-les-Bains →

Albertville

In December Albertville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
67 hours
92 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Albertville →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Savoie, 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 Savoie in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chambéry 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Aix-les-Bains 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Albertville 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

The Savoie weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

the Savoie, France typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Chambéry average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Savoie, France during December range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Chambéry.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Savoie, France. Average snow/rainfall in Chambéry sits around 148 mm (5.8 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Chambéry, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Savoie, France.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Chambéry. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Savoie.

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