Burgundy weather in December

Planning a getaway to Burgundy this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Burgundy in December?

Burgundy is a region in France. December in Burgundy generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Pouilly-en-Auxois to 9°C in Baccon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Baccon and 1°C in Pouilly-en-Auxois.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baccon with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Cuiseaux with 135 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Beaune. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Burgundy for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Burgundy climate page.

Where to go in Burgundy in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Burgundy 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 Burgundy

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

Average weather in Beaune

In December Beaune 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.

Beaune
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
97 mm 
15 days 
8°C 
1°C 
54 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
62 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Beaune

Average weather in Dijon

In December Dijon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dijon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
96 mm 
15 days 
7°C 
1°C 
54 hours 
92 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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7°C 
0°C 
62 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Dijon

Average weather in Chalon-sur-Saône

In December Chalon-sur-Saône generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chalon-sur-Saône
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
96 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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8°C 
1°C 
62 hours 
84 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Chalon-sur-Saône

Average weather in Nevers

In December Nevers 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.

Nevers
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
5°C 
87 mm 
15 days 
9°C 
2°C 
92 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Nevers

Average weather in Mâcon

In December Mâcon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mâcon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
5°C 
75 hours 
115 mm 
15 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
99 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January   >> January
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8°C 
1°C 
72 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Mâcon

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

Is December the best time to visit Burgundy?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Beaune, December may not be the ideal time to visit Burgundy.

On average, the best time to visit Burgundy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Beaune. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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