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

What kind of weather does December bring to Saint-Jean-de-Sixt? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 3°C. At night, they generally drop to -6°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 67 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-Jean-de-Sixt. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Annecy, France (22 KM, 13 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?

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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