Antibes weather in December (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How is the weather in Antibes in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Antibes generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Antibes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 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 Antibes. May, June, July, August and September 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 Antibes climate page with graphs.

 

Antibes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Monaco, France (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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

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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 Antibes in December?

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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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