Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
30°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Alpe d'Huez
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Mid to late
Daytime high
30°F
Lows around 16°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 22° and nights feel near 12°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
3 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 28°F, easing to about 22°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning21°F
Rain25%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday28°F
Rain25%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon27°F
Rain26%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening22°F
Rain26%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 15 | 4.8 | 13 | 6.6 | 75 |
| Feb | 32 | 17 | 3.5 | 11 | 8.1 | 74 |
| Mar | 37 | 22 | 4.2 | 12 | 9.5 | 75 |
| Apr | 43 | 26 | 4.2 | 14 | 10.8 | 76 |
| May | 52 | 34 | 5.4 | 18 | 11.6 | 78 |
| Jun | 61 | 42 | 4.5 | 15 | 12.8 | 76 |
| Jul | 64 | 44 | 3.5 | 11 | 13.3 | 72 |
| Aug | 64 | 44 | 3.5 | 11 | 12.1 | 73 |
| Sep | 57 | 38 | 3.4 | 11 | 10.3 | 78 |
| Oct | 50 | 33 | 4.5 | 12 | 8.5 | 79 |
| Nov | 37 | 22 | 5.8 | 13 | 6.8 | 80 |
| Dec | 30 | 16 | 5.4 | 13 | 6.2 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology