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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How's the weather trend in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise as December approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -11°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 75 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (37 KM, 23 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?

Visitors traveling to Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise 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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