Aquitaine Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aquitaine, France in December.

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Biarritz Bordeaux Saint-Jean-de-Luz Seignosse

Planning a trip to Aquitaine, France this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Aquitaine in December

Aquitaine, France 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 (45°F) and mild in Hossegor at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Hossegor and 0°C (32°F) in Bort-les-Orgues.

For specific regional insights in Aquitaine, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moncrabeau with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Hendaye with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Bordeaux experiences about 83 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Aquitaine by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aquitaine — and find the best time to visit. (based on Biarritz)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April17°C (63°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aquitaine in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aquitaine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Aquitaine

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Aquitaine, France?

Temperature range in Aquitaine (December)

Precipitation variation in Aquitaine (December)

Bordeaux

In December Bordeaux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
83 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bordeaux →

Biarritz

In December Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Biarritz →

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

In December Saint-Jean-de-Luz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Jean-de-Luz →

Seignosse

In December Seignosse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Seignosse →

Lacanau-Océan

In December Lacanau-Océan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
83 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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In our records: France December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in France dropped to -25°C (-13°F) in Val Thorens on December 29, 2014.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aquitaine in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Bordeaux 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Luz 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Seignosse 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Lacanau-Océan 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Hossegor 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

Aquitaine weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aquitaine, France in December?

Aquitaine, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bordeaux average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Aquitaine, France in December?

Bordeaux averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Aquitaine, France get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Aquitaine, France during December, with Bordeaux averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Aquitaine, France?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bordeaux, December may not be the ideal time to visit Aquitaine, France.

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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