Languedoc-Roussillon Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in December.

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Montpellier Port Leucate Cap d'Agde Carcassonne

Planning a getaway to the Languedoc-Roussillon, France this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Languedoc-Roussillon in December

The Languedoc-Roussillon, France is a region in France. The Languedoc-Roussillon, France 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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Latour-de-Carol at 4°C (39°F) and mild in Cerbère at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Cerbère and -5°C (23°F) in Latour-de-Carol.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lapalme with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Le Collet-de-Dèze with 121 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Montpellier as an example - it receives around 138 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon in December

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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 the Languedoc-Roussillon

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France?

Temperature range in the Languedoc-Roussillon (December)

Precipitation variation in the Languedoc-Roussillon (December)

Montpellier

In December Montpellier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
138 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Montpellier →

Port Leucate

In December Port Leucate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
104 hours
93 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Port Leucate →

Cap d'Agde

In December Cap d'Agde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
138 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cap d'Agde →

Carcassonne

In December Carcassonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
104 hours
93 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Carcassonne →

Le Grau-du-Roi

In December Le Grau-du-Roi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
138 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Le Grau-du-Roi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Languedoc-Roussillon, in France.

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 the Languedoc-Roussillon in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montpellier 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Port Leucate 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Cap d'Agde 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Carcassonne 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Le Grau-du-Roi 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
La Grande-Motte 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Languedoc-Roussillon weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in December?

the Languedoc-Roussillon, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Montpellier average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France in December?

Daytime temperatures in Montpellier peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in December, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does the Languedoc-Roussillon, France get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France during December, with Montpellier averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, France 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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