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

What does the weather outlook for Avignon look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Avignon includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Avignon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 135 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Avignon. April, May, June, July, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Avignon climate page with graphs.

 

Avignon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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