Drôme Weather in December

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

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte

Planning a getaway to the Drôme, France 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 to Expect in the Drôme in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Bourg-de-Péage to 11°C (52°F) in Pierrelatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Pierrelatte and 1°C (34°F) in Bourg-de-Péage.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bourg-lès-Valence with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Valence sees roughly 90 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Drôme by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drôme - and find the best time to visit. (based on Valence)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) July29°C (84°F) This monthAugust29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Drôme →

Best Places to Visit in the Drôme in December

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

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 Drôme

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

Temperature range in the Drôme (December)

Precipitation variation in the Drôme (December)

Valence

In December Valence 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 less favorable 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
90 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Valence →

Montélimar

In December Montélimar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
90 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Montélimar →

Bourg-lès-Valence

In December Bourg-lès-Valence 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 less favorable 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
90 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence →

Pierrelatte

In December Pierrelatte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
90 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Pierrelatte →

Bourg-de-Péage

In December Bourg-de-Péage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
73 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Valence 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Montélimar 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Bourg-lès-Valence 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Pierrelatte 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bourg-de-Péage 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Drôme weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

the Drôme, France typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Valence average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Drôme, France during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Valence.

Does the Drôme, France get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Drôme, France. Valence averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Drôme, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Drôme, France due to the typically less favorable weather in Valence.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Valence. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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