Vosges

Vosges Weather in December

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

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Épinal La Bresse Vagney

Thinking about venturing to the Vosges, France this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Vosges in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Épinal.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Épinal with an average of 129 mm (5.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Vagney with 166 mm (6.5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Épinal sees roughly 46 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 Vosges in December

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

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 Vosges

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

Temperature range in the Vosges (December)

Precipitation variation in the Vosges (December)

Épinal

In December Épinal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
46 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Épinal →

La Bresse

In December La Bresse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
8°C (46°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
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Bresse →

Vagney

In December Vagney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vagney →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Épinal 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
La Bresse 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Vagney 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)

The Vosges weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, the Vosges, France generally has poor weather conditions. Épinal sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Épinal peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does the Vosges, France get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Vosges, France. Average rainfall in Épinal sits around 129 mm (5.1 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Épinal. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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