Weather in December in Ile de France
Planning a trip to Ile de France this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Ile de France in December?
Ile de France is a region in France. December in Ile de France generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Paris. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ile de France in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Ile de France, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hermeray with an average of 70 mm to moderate rainfall in La Ferté-Gaucher with 91 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Paris.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 58 hours of sunlight in Paris. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ile de France climate page.
Where to go in Ile de France in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ile de France?
Paris
In December Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Boulogne-Billancourt
In December Boulogne-Billancourt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Roissy-en-France
In December Roissy-en-France generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Versailles
In December Versailles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Courbevoie
In December Courbevoie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Ile de France?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Paris, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ile de France.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Paris. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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