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Orléans weather in December (Centre, France)

How is December weather typically in Orléans? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Orléans typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Orléans in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 50 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Orléans, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19%  

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.

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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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