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Saint-Galmier weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the December weather in Saint-Galmier compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Saint-Galmier includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Saint-Galmier in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 74 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Galmier. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Galmier, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Saint-Étienne, France (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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