French Alps weather in December 2025

Expect -4°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in French Alps in December. Check more long-term weather averages for French Alps in December before you book your next holiday to French Alps in 2025/2026.

  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in French Alps (Chamonix)-4
    -4°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in December in French Alps (Chamonix)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • -9°C minimum night-time temperature in December in French Alps (Chamonix)-9
    -9°C min night temperature
  • 9 hours of daylight per day in December in French Alps (Chamonix)9
    9 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in December in French Alps (Chamonix)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 130 mm monthly rainfall in December in French Alps (Chamonix)130
    130 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in December in French Alps (Chamonix)1
    1 (Low) UV index

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The December weather guide for French Alps (Chamonix) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How cold is it in the French Alps in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach -4°C in Chamonix, French Alps in December, falling to -9°C at night.

How sunny is it in the French Alps in December?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Chamonix, French Alps in December - that's 40% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in the French Alps in December?

There are usually 15 days with some rain in Chamonix, French Alps in December and the average monthly rainfall is 130mm. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

French Alps December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Alps in December 2025. Select a month to view French Alps sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Monday, 1st December 2025 07:54 16:49
Tuesday, 16th December 2025 08:08 16:48
Wednesday, 31st December 2025 08:14 16:57

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