Calanques National Park weather in December (France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Calanques National Park in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Calanques National Park typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Calanques National Park in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Calanques National Park. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calanques National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Calanques National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Aix en Provence, France (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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