Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
32°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Méribel
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
32°F
Lows around 18°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.9 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 24° and nights feel near 14°.
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 30°F, easing to about 25°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning23°F
Rain28%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday30°F
Rain28%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon30°F
Rain29%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening25°F
Rain29%
Cloud58%
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 | 31 | 16 | 5.6 | 13 | 6.4 | 73 |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 4.4 | 11 | 7.7 | 71 |
| Mar | 41 | 25 | 4.9 | 13 | 9.2 | 72 |
| Apr | 47 | 30 | 4.3 | 14 | 10.6 | 74 |
| May | 55 | 37 | 5.9 | 19 | 11.2 | 78 |
| Jun | 64 | 46 | 5.6 | 19 | 12.2 | 78 |
| Jul | 67 | 48 | 5.6 | 16 | 12.7 | 76 |
| Aug | 67 | 48 | 5.0 | 15 | 11.5 | 78 |
| Sep | 60 | 42 | 4.2 | 14 | 9.9 | 81 |
| Oct | 53 | 36 | 4.4 | 12 | 8.3 | 80 |
| Nov | 40 | 24 | 5.7 | 14 | 6.6 | 78 |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 6.1 | 14 | 5.9 | 74 |
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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