What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Val d'Isère in December?

In December, Chamonix averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 222 mm of rain; Val d'Isère averages -1°C high / -6°C low with about 146 mm.

Chamonix vs Val d'Isère in December

Val d'Isère is the better pick in December — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Val d'Isère is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Chamonix is cold, soaked, clean air.

Chamonix vs Val d'Isère — December climate, side by side

	Chamonix	Val d'Isère
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	0°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	3° / -5°	-1° / -6°
Rainfall	222 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	14	14
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	34	38

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chamonix vs Val d'Isère in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chamonix or Val d'Isère?: Val d'Isère is the better pick in December — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Val d'Isère is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Chamonix is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Val d'Isère in December?: In December, Chamonix averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 222 mm of rain; Val d'Isère averages -1°C high / -6°C low with about 146 mm.