Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Montpellier, France in December
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
25
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Montpellier, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December11°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
December72mm average rain
December sits near Montpellier's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4 hours average sun
December is one of Montpellier'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
December14°C average sea
December is below Montpellier's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December25 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.
