Samoëns weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Samoëns a good destination in December, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Samoëns includes very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 0°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -9°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Samoëns in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Samoëns, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (20 KM, 12 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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