Périgueux weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

Curious about the December weather in Périgueux? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Périgueux generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Périgueux in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 79 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Périgueux, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 79 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Périgueux 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Périgueux.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.