Saint-Claude weather in December (Franche-Comté, France)

What's the typical weather in Saint-Claude for December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Saint-Claude includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Claude in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 47 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Claude. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Claude climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Claude, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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