Poitiers weather in December (Poitou-Charentes, France)

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

In December, Poitiers generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Poitiers in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Poitiers. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Poitiers, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25%  

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.

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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 Poitiers in December?

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 in December.

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

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