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Weather in December in Champagne - Ardenne

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

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

Champagne - Ardenne 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Épernay.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nogent-sur-Seine with an average of 83 mm to high rainfall in Joinville with 117 mm. Épernay experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 46 hours of sunshine in Épernay. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Champagne - Ardenne in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Champagne - Ardenne climate page.

Where to go in Champagne - Ardenne in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Champagne - Ardenne on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Champagne - Ardenne?

Épernay

In December Épernay 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.

Épernay
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11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
8°C 
2°C 
46 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
57 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Épernay

Charleville-Mézières

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

Charleville-Mézières
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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10°C 
4°C 
57 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
37 hours 
114 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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6°C 
0°C 
46 hours 
97 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Charleville-Mézières

Bourbonne-les-Bains

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

Bourbonne-les-Bains
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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10°C 
3°C 
97 mm 
16 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
105 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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6°C 
0°C 
89 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bourbonne-les-Bains

Saint-Dizier

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

Saint-Dizier
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
7°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
69 hours 
97 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint-Dizier

Vitry-le-François

In December Vitry-le-François 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.

Vitry-le-François
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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11°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
80 mm 
16 days 
8°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
100 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
69 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Vitry-le-François

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Is December the best time to visit Champagne - Ardenne?

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

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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