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Weather in December in The Ardèche

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

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.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 90 hours of sunshine in Guilherand-Granges. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Ardèche climate page.

Where to go in the Ardèche in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Ardèche on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Ardèche's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
2,399 hours 
952 mm 
134 days 
poor 
Climate in Guilherand-Granges

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 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
2,399 hours 
1249 mm 
131 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Aubenas

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 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
2,028 hours 
988 mm 
141 days 
poor 
Climate in Tournon-sur-Rhône

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 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
18°C 
8°C 
2,399 hours 
1161 mm 
136 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Privas

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 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
2,028 hours 
1097 mm 
150 days 
tolerable 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Ardèche.

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