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

Curious about the December weather in Nice? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Nice generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Nice in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 137 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 Nice. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Nice climate page with graphs.

 

Nice, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Monaco, France (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France in December and which places have the best weather 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 Nice 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

Interested in more climate information?

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