December · France
Best time to visit Grenoble in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Grenoble in December
Average temperature 2°C, 106 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Grenoble scores 6.4/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 2°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Grenoble sits at the confluence of two rivers beneath the Alps, with cable cars and ski resorts around it.
December in Grenoble: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 106 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 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
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 crowds are moderate. 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 Grenoble in December?
- In December, Grenoble averages 2°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Grenoble?
- December earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Grenoble in December?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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