Saint-Jean-dʼArves weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What's the typical weather in Saint-Jean-dʼArves for December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Saint-Jean-dʼArves typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -0°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -9°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Saint-Jean-dʼArves in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 73 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Jean-dʼArves. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Jean-dʼArves, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (42 KM, 26 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Saint-Jean-dʼArves should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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