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Descartes weather in December (France)

What does the weather outlook for Descartes look like in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Descartes includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Descartes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Descartes. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Descartes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Tours, France (46 KM, 28 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?

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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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