December Rainfall and Precipitation in The French Riviera

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the French Riviera, France in December.

The French Riviera, France, a region in France, experiences in December precipitation ranging from a moderate 80 mm (3.1 in) in Saint-Tropez to a moderate 91 mm (3.6 in) in Menton. December is part of the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The French Riviera precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the French Riviera, France receive in December?

In December, Cannes typically receives modest rainfall, around 83 mm (3.3 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in the French Riviera, France in December?

Rainfall in Cannes typically falls on roughly 8 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in the French Riviera, France?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the French Riviera, France.

What is the wettest city in December in the French Riviera, France?

Looking at our data, Menton tops the wettest-cities list in the French Riviera, France for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 91 mm (3.6 in).

What is the driest city in December in the French Riviera, France?

In our records, Saint-Tropez stands out as the driest city in the French Riviera, France for December, averaging just 80 mm (3.1 in).

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