Chinon weather in December (Centre, France)

Is Chinon a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Chinon generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Chinon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 60 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Chinon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tours, France (41 KM, 26 Miles).

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?

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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