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Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the climate in Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 3°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 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 Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chambéry, France (31 KM, 19 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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