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Calais Weather in December

Calais in December sees low daytime temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 93 mm (3.7 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Calais in December

Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain, totalling around 93 mm (3.7 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Calais in December

December in Calais brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). December is typically considered a winter month. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

December in Calais has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.

Calais Temperature in December

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
93 mm (3.7 in)
Rainy days
17 days

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Calais in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Calais in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.

What To Do in Calais in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Barbeque
    1/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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