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Ile de France Weather in December

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

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Paris Boulogne-Billancourt Roissy-en-France Versailles

Planning a trip to Ile de France, France this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ile de France in December

Ile de France, 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 (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Paris.

For a closer look at conditions across Ile de France, 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 (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in La Ferté-Gaucher with 91 mm (3.6 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Paris.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Paris receives roughly 58 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Ile de France by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ile de France — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paris)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ile de France in December

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

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 Ile de France

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

Temperature range in Ile de France (December)

Precipitation variation in Ile de France (December)

Paris

In December Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
58 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Boulogne-Billancourt

In December Boulogne-Billancourt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
58 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Boulogne-Billancourt →

Roissy-en-France

In December Roissy-en-France generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
58 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Roissy-en-France →

Versailles

In December Versailles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
58 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Versailles →

Courbevoie

In December Courbevoie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
58 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Courbevoie →

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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 Ile de France in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paris 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Boulogne-Billancourt 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Roissy-en-France 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Versailles 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Courbevoie 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Neuilly-sur-Seine 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Ile de France weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ile de France, France in December?

Expect poor weather across Ile de France, France in December. The popular destination of Paris averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Ile de France, France in December?

In Paris, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Ile de France, France get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Ile de France, France. Paris averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ile de France, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Paris, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ile de France, 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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