Espelette weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

How's the weather trend in Espelette as December approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Espelette includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Espelette in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Espelette, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Biarritz, France (17 KM, 11 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?

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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