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

What can you expect from the weather in Menton during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Menton generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Menton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 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 city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Menton. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Menton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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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 Menton 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

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