December · France
Best time to visit Annecy in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Annecy in December
Average temperature 4°C, 162 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Annecy scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Annecy's canal-laced old town sits at the head of one of Europe's cleanest alpine lakes.
December in Annecy — off-season conditions
December averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 162 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Annecy in December?
- In December, Annecy averages 4°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Annecy?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Annecy in December?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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