Centre Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Centre, France in December.

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Amboise Blois Orléans Chartres

Thinking about venturing to Centre, France this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Centre in December

Centre, France is a region in France. December in Centre generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Amboise.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Centre, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chartres with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Précy with 89 mm (3.5 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Amboise.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Amboise receives about 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Centre in December

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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 Centre

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Centre, France?

Temperature range in Centre (December)

Precipitation variation in Centre (December)

Amboise

In December Amboise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
60 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Amboise →

Blois

In December Blois generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
60 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Blois →

Orléans

In December Orléans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
50 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Orléans →

Chartres

In December Chartres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
50 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chartres →

Bourges

In December Bourges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bourges →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Centre, 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 Centre in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amboise 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Blois 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Orléans 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Chartres 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Bourges 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Chinon 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Centre weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Centre, France in December?

In December, Centre, France generally has poor weather conditions. Amboise sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Centre, France in December?

Daytime temperatures in Amboise peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Centre, France get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Centre, France. Amboise averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Centre, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Amboise, December may not be the ideal time to visit Centre, France.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Amboise. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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