Limousin Weather in December

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

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Saint-Junien Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Rochechouart La Souterraine

Planning a getaway to the Limousin, 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 Limousin in December

The Limousin, France is a region in France. December in the Limousin generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Bort-les-Orgues to 10°C (50°F) in Lissac-sur-Couze. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Lissac-sur-Couze and 0°C (32°F) in Bort-les-Orgues.

For specific regional insights in the Limousin, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Évaux-les-Bains with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Marcillac-la-Croisille with 130 mm (5.1 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Saint-Junien receives roughly 77 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Limousin by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Limousin — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Junien)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit the Limousin →

Best Places to Visit in the Limousin in December

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

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 Limousin

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

Temperature range in the Limousin (December)

Precipitation variation in the Limousin (December)

Saint-Junien

In December Saint-Junien generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
77 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Junien →

Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

In December Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high 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
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
77 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat →

Rochechouart

In December Rochechouart generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
77 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rochechouart →

La Souterraine

In December La Souterraine 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
83 hours
77 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in La Souterraine →

Bessines-sur-Gartempe

In December Bessines-sur-Gartempe 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
83 hours
77 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bessines-sur-Gartempe →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Limousin, 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 Limousin in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Junien 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Rochechouart 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
La Souterraine 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Bessines-sur-Gartempe 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Guéret 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

The Limousin weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Limousin, France in December?

the Limousin, France typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Saint-Junien average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Limousin, France in December?

Saint-Junien averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does the Limousin, France get a lot of rain in December?

the Limousin, France sees substantial rainfall in December. Saint-Junien typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Limousin, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Limousin, France due to the typically poor weather in Saint-Junien.

On average, the best time to visit the Limousin, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Junien. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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