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The Ardèche weather in December

Considering a trip to the Ardèche this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Ardèche in December?

The Ardèche is a region in France. December in the Ardèche generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Guilherand-Granges.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guilherand-Granges with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Aubenas with 103 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 90 hours of sunlight in Guilherand-Granges. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ardèche in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Ardèche climate page.

Where to go in the Ardèche in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in the Ardèche on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in the Ardèche

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Ardèche?

Average weather in Guilherand-Granges

In December Guilherand-Granges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Guilherand-Granges
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
111 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
2°C 
90 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Guilherand-Granges

Average weather in Aubenas

In December Aubenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Aubenas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
111 hours 
168 mm 
11 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
2°C 
90 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
97 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Aubenas

Average weather in Tournon-sur-Rhône

In December Tournon-sur-Rhône generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tournon-sur-Rhône
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
85 hours 
112 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
2°C 
74 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
83 hours 
72 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tournon-sur-Rhône

Average weather in Privas

In December Privas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Privas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
111 hours 
151 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
2°C 
90 hours 
90 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Privas

Average weather in Annonay

In December Annonay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Annonay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
85 hours 
113 mm 
13 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
1°C 
74 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
7°C 
0°C 
83 hours 
74 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Annonay

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Ardèche, in France.

Is December the best time to visit the Ardèche?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Guilherand-Granges, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Ardèche.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Guilherand-Granges. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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