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Loire Valley weather in December (Loire, France)

Curious about the climate in Loire Valley this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Loire Valley typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 60 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Loire Valley. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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