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Castries Weather in December

December in Castries averages 13°C (55°F) during the day and 5°C (41°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 74 mm (2.9 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Castries in December

Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain, averaging 74 mm (2.9 in) in total. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Castries in December

December in Castries sees highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) overnight. December is a notable month of the winter season. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. 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.

Sunshine in Castries in December

With about 138 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

December in Castries can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Castries Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Montpellier, France (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Best Places in France in December

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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 (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 Castries in December

Pack for changing conditions in Castries in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Castries in December

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

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