Paris weather in December (Ile de France, France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Paris in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Paris includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Paris in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 58 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Paris. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paris, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 58 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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