Val dʼIsère weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the climate in Val dʼIsère this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Val dʼIsère typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Val dʼIsère in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Val dʼIsère, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (53 KM, 33 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?

Visitors traveling to Val dʼIsère 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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