Thônes weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Thônes during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Thônes includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -5°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Thônes in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 67 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thônes. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thônes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Annecy, France (15 KM, 9 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

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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