Sallanches weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Sallanches in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sallanches includes very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 0°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -9°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Sallanches in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 75 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Sallanches, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (18 KM, 11 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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