December · France
Best time to visit Val d'Isère in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Val d'Isère in December
Average temperature -5°C, 85 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 #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Val d'Isère scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -5°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Val d'Isère anchors the Espace Killy with high-altitude pistes, glacier runs, and a lively Savoyard village core. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Val d'Isère — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
December averages -5°C (23°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 85 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 8.5 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Val d'Isère (4th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Val d'Isère in December?
- In December, Val d'Isère averages -5°C, 85 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 Val d'Isère?
- 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 Val d'Isère in December?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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