Pontarlier weather in December (Franche-Comté, France)

Is December a good time to explore Pontarlier weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Pontarlier typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 5°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 45 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Pontarlier. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontarlier, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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