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Orthez weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

How does the weather in Orthez usually fare in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Orthez typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Orthez in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 89 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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Orthez, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 89 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Biarritz, France (63 KM, 39 Miles).

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?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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