Montpellier weather in December (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

How is the weather in Montpellier in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Montpellier generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Montpellier in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Montpellier, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Montpellier 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.

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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