Tignes weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the December weather in Tignes? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Tignes typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Tignes in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tignes. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tignes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Tignes in December?

Visitors traveling to Tignes 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
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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