Weather in December in Aquitaine
Planning a getaway to Aquitaine this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Aquitaine in December?
Aquitaine is a region in France. December in Aquitaine generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Bort-les-Orgues at 7°C and mild in Hossegor at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Hossegor and 0°C in Bort-les-Orgues.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moncrabeau with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Hendaye with 144 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 83 hours of sunlight in Bordeaux. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Aquitaine for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Aquitaine climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Aquitaine?
Bordeaux
In December Bordeaux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Biarritz
In December Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz
In December Saint-Jean-de-Luz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Seignosse
In December Seignosse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lacanau-Océan
In December Lacanau-Océan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Aquitaine?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bordeaux, December may not be the ideal time to visit Aquitaine.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Bordeaux. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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