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

Curious about the December weather in Arles? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Arles generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Arles in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arles. April, May, June, July, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Arles climate page with graphs.

 

Arles, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Nîmes, France (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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 Arles 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.

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

10/10

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