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

Can you expect sunny skies in Gap in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Gap includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Gap in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 73 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Gap, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (74 KM, 46 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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