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

How does the weather in Istres usually fare in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

December in Istres generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Istres in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 136 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Istres. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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.

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

 

Istres, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Marseille, France (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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