Weather in December in France
Planning a journey to France this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in France in December?
France has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Aussois at -4°C to mild in Bonifacio at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Bonifacio and -12°C in Aussois.To explore the conditions in France in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Morez with 186 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Paris.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 58 hours of sunlight in Paris. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our France climate page.
Where to go in France in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Paris
In December Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cannes
In December Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Nice
In December Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Lyon
In December Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In December Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit France?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit France due to the typically poor weather in Paris.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Paris. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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