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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Arras during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Arras tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Arras in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arras. 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.

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Arras, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Lille, France (43 KM, 27 Miles).

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

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