Serre Chevalier weather in December (France)

Thinking of visiting Serre Chevalier in December? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Serre Chevalier generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Anticipate daytime highs near -3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Serre Chevalier in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Serre Chevalier. July and August typically offer 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 Serre Chevalier climate page with graphs.

 

Serre Chevalier, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go 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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Serre Chevalier should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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