Sestriere weather in December (Piedmont, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Sestriere during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Sestriere generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Sestriere in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 109 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Sestriere, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turin, Italy (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Italy 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 Sestriere in December?

Visitors traveling to Sestriere 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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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