Weather in December in Languedoc-Roussillon
Planning a journey to Languedoc-Roussillon this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Languedoc-Roussillon in December?
Languedoc-Roussillon is a region in France. Languedoc-Roussillon has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Latour-de-Carol at 4°C and mild in Cerbère at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Cerbère and -5°C in Latour-de-Carol.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lapalme with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Le Collet-de-Dèze with 121 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected in Montpellier. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Languedoc-Roussillon for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Languedoc-Roussillon climate page.
Where to go in Languedoc-Roussillon in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Languedoc-Roussillon?
Montpellier
In December Montpellier 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.
Port Leucate
In December Port Leucate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Cap d'Agde
In December Cap d'Agde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Carcassonne
In December Carcassonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Le Grau-du-Roi
In December Le Grau-du-Roi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Languedoc-Roussillon?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Languedoc-Roussillon due to the typically unpleasant weather in Montpellier.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Montpellier. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.
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