Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
France in December
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December8°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December84mm average rain
December is wetter than France's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December2.7 hours average sun
December is one of France's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December7°C average sea
December is below France's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December20 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
