Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Weather in December

What's the weather like in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Rhône-Alpes) in December 2024?

The climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc during December can be summarized as cold and wet.

December is in the winter in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -4°C 24.9°F
Nightly temperature -9.5°C 15°F
Average temperature -6.7°C 19.9°F
Daily sunshine 4 hrs
Avg rainfall 130 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 13.5°C 56.3°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 22.3kph 14 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average temperature in December

December rainfall

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in December 2024.

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather stats

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Driest month: February 113mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January -5.5°C 22.1°F
Wettest month: August 152mm 6ins
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