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

What weather conditions can you expect in Val Thorens this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Val Thorens usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Val Thorens in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 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 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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