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Orange Weather in December

December in Orange brings low temperatures, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and nights dropping to 4°C (39°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 61 mm (2.4 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Orange in December

Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data, with 61 mm (2.4 in) average. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Orange in December

Expect highs of 12°C (54°F) in Orange in December, with nights dropping to around 4°C (39°F). This month falls in the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Orange in December

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Orange. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Orange Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Avignon, France (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in France in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Orange in December

Pack for changing conditions in Orange in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Orange in December

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
6/10

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