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Orsay Weather in December

December in Orsay brings low temperatures around 9°C (48°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Orsay in December

With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month, averaging 73 mm (2.9 in). Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Orsay in December

In December, Orsay gets low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights cool to around 2°C (36°F). December is known for being 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 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Orsay in December

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 58 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Orsay.

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Orsay Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 58 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Paris, France (35 KM, 22 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 Orsay in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Orsay in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Orsay in December

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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