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

Looking to travel to Val Thorens in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Val Thorens typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°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.

Val Thorens in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 60 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 Thorens. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Val Thorens climate page with graphs.

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 134 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 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 Val Thorens in December?

Visitors traveling to Val Thorens 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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