Weather in December in The French Riviera
Are you planning a trip a to the French Riviera in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the French Riviera in December?
The French Riviera is a region in France. December in the French Riviera generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Grasse at 12°C to mild in Saint-Tropez at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Saint-Tropez and 4°C in Grasse.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 80 mm to moderate rainfall in Menton with 91 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected in Cannes. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December's conditions in the French Riviera, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the French Riviera's yearly weather, check out our the French Riviera climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In December Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nice
In December Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Tropez
In December Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Antibes
In December Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Raphaël
In December Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is December the best time to visit the French Riviera?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the French Riviera due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cannes.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cannes. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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