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Sciez Weather in December

Sciez in December averages 6°C (43°F) during the day and -1°C (30°F) at night. This is part of the winter season, and quite a bit of snow/rainfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Sciez in December

You can expect snow/rain on roughly 14 days based on historical data, averaging 137 mm (5.4 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Sciez in December

Daytime temperatures in Sciez reach 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to -1°C (30°F) at night. December is part of winter. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows of -1°C (30°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

Sunshine in Sciez in December

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 47 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Average water temperature in December

The water temperature is only 9°C (48°F) this month — cold enough that most people will want to stay out. Hardy swimmers may manage a quick dip, but it won't be comfortable.

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Sciez Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C (30°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C (48°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm (5.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 47 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 21% *  
* Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Best Places in France in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Sciez in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Sciez in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With water temperatures around 9°C (48°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Sciez in December

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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