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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in December.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

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

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Marseille.

For specific regional insights in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in La Ciotat with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Marseille gets approximately 136 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

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 the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (December)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (December)

Marseille

In December Marseille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
136 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In December Aix en Provence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
142 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In December Arles generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
137 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In December La Ciotat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
135 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In December Istres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
136 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Istres →

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

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 the Bouches-du-Rhône in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Aix en Provence 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Arles 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
La Ciotat 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Istres 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Martigues 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

the Bouches-du-Rhône, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Marseille average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in December?

Marseille averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Marseille averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France is in April, May, June, 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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