December · France
Best time to visit Flaine in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Flaine 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 Flaine 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.
Flaine is a Bauhaus-modern Grand Massif resort with snow-sure bowls and ski-in concrete architecture. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Flaine — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
153 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Flaine at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February 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.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Flaine in December?
- In December, Flaine 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 Flaine?
- 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 Flaine 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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