Metz weather in December (Lorraine, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Metz in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Metz typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Metz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 46 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Metz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Nancy, France (48 KM, 30 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

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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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