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

Looking to travel to Contes in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Contes generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Contes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 144 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Contes in December?

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 in December.

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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