Carcassonne weather in December (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Carcassonne in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Carcassonne usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Carcassonne in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 93 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carcassonne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 93 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

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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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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