Contes weather in December (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Contes this December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Contes typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Contes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Contes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (12 KM, 7 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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