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Caen weather in December (Lower Normandy, France)

How's the weather trend in Caen as December approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Caen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 10°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Caen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Caen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Caen's climate page.

Caen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Caen's climate page.

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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