Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 1°C, cooling down at night to around -8°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (38 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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