Champagne - Ardenne Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Champagne - Ardenne, France in December.

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Épernay Charleville-Mézières Bourbonne-les-Bains Saint-Dizier

Thinking about venturing to Champagne - Ardenne, 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 Champagne - Ardenne in December

Champagne - Ardenne, France is a region in France. December in Champagne - Ardenne generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Épernay.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nogent-sur-Seine with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Joinville with 117 mm (4.6 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Épernay receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Épernay sees roughly 46 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Champagne - Ardenne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Champagne - Ardenne — and find the best time to visit. (based on Épernay)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Champagne - Ardenne in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Champagne - Ardenne.

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 Champagne - Ardenne

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

Temperature range in Champagne - Ardenne (December)

Precipitation variation in Champagne - Ardenne (December)

Épernay

In December Épernay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
46 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Épernay →

Charleville-Mézières

In December Charleville-Mézières generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
37 hours
46 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Charleville-Mézières →

Bourbonne-les-Bains

In December Bourbonne-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bourbonne-les-Bains →

Saint-Dizier

In December Saint-Dizier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
55 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Dizier →

Haybes

In December Haybes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
37 hours
46 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Champagne - Ardenne in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Épernay 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Charleville-Mézières 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Bourbonne-les-Bains 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Saint-Dizier 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Haybes 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Vitry-le-François 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Champagne - Ardenne weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Champagne - Ardenne, France in December?

December in Champagne - Ardenne, France brings poor weather. In Épernay, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Champagne - Ardenne, France in December?

In Épernay, the average daytime high in December is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Champagne - Ardenne, France get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Épernay averages just 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Champagne - Ardenne, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Champagne - Ardenne, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Épernay, December may not be the ideal time to visit Champagne - Ardenne, France.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Épernay. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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