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Weather in December in Bouches-du-Rhône

Are you planning a trip a to Bouches-du-Rhône in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Bouches-du-Rhône in December?

Bouches-du-Rhône is a region in France. December in Bouches-du-Rhône generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Marseille.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in La Ciotat with 75 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 136 hours of sunlight anticipated in Marseille. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Bouches-du-Rhône, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bouches-du-Rhône's yearly weather, check out our Bouches-du-Rhône climate page.

Where to go in Bouches-du-Rhône in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bouches-du-Rhône?

Marseille

In December Marseille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Marseille
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16°C 
7°C 
155 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
4°C 
136 hours 
55 mm 
10 days 
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12°C 
3°C 
145 hours 
55 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Marseille

Aix en Provence

In December Aix en Provence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Aix en Provence
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16°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
101 mm 
9 days 
12°C 
3°C 
142 hours 
62 mm 
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12°C 
2°C 
148 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Aix en Provence

Arles

In December Arles generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Arles
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16°C 
8°C 
151 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
5°C 
137 hours 
56 mm 
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13°C 
4°C 
145 hours 
62 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Arles

La Ciotat

In December La Ciotat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

La Ciotat
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16°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
111 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
8°C 
135 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
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12°C 
7°C 
156 hours 
69 mm 
10 days 
Climate in La Ciotat

Istres

In December Istres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Istres
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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17°C 
8°C 
155 hours 
88 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
5°C 
136 hours 
53 mm 
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13°C 
4°C 
145 hours 
55 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Istres

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bouches-du-Rhône, in France.

Is December the best time to visit Bouches-du-Rhône?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Marseille, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bouches-du-Rhône.

On average, the best time to visit Bouches-du-Rhône is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marseille. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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