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Portes-lès-Valence Weather in December

In Portes-lès-Valence, December brings low daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to 2°C (36°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Portes-lès-Valence in December

Rain is expected on roughly 12 days, totalling around 72 mm (2.8 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Portes-lès-Valence in December

In December, Portes-lès-Valence gets low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights cool to around 2°C (36°F). December is a notable month of the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. At 2°C (36°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Portes-lès-Valence in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 90 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 Portes-lès-Valence. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Portes-lès-Valence Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 90 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Montélimar, France (36 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 Portes-lès-Valence in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Portes-lès-Valence 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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