Arques weather in December (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

Curious about the climate in Arques this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Arques typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Arques in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 51 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 Arques. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Arques climate page with graphs.

 

Arques, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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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

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