December · France
Best time to visit Avoriaz in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avoriaz in December
Average temperature -3°C, 153 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Avoriaz scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around -3°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Avoriaz is a car-free Portes du Soleil village of cedar architecture, hanging above cliffs with snowboard-friendly parks. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Avoriaz — one of the best windows
December averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 153 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Avoriaz (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.2/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avoriaz in December?
- In December, Avoriaz averages -3°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Avoriaz?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Avoriaz in December?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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