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Weather in December in Lorraine

Thinking about venturing to Lorraine this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Lorraine in December?

Lorraine is a region in France. December in Lorraine generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Basse-sur-le-Rupt to 7°C in Revigny-sur-Ornain. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Revigny-sur-Ornain and -1°C in Basse-sur-le-Rupt.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pont-à-Mousson with an average of 89 mm to heavy rainfall in Vagney with 166 mm. Metz experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

The city Metz usually sees around 46 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Lorraine for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lorraine climate page.

Where to go in Lorraine in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lorraine on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Lorraine?

Metz

In December Metz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Metz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
76 mm 
16 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
46 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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16°C 
7°C 
1,675 hours 
852 mm 
176 days 
poor 
Climate in Metz

Gérardmer

In December Gérardmer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gérardmer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
2°C 
65 hours 
114 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
58 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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14°C 
6°C 
1,792 hours 
1356 mm 
192 days 
Climate in Gérardmer

Nancy

In December Nancy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nancy
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
83 mm 
16 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
46 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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16°C 
7°C 
1,675 hours 
927 mm 
178 days 
poor 
Climate in Nancy

Plombières-les-Bains

In December Plombières-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Plombières-les-Bains
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
65 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
poor 
6°C 
1°C 
58 hours 
155 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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>>  
15°C 
7°C 
1,792 hours 
1337 mm 
184 days 
Climate in Plombières-les-Bains

Xonrupt-Longemer

In December Xonrupt-Longemer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Xonrupt-Longemer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
2°C 
65 hours 
110 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
58 hours 
136 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
1,792 hours 
1325 mm 
193 days 
Climate in Xonrupt-Longemer

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lorraine, in France.

Is December the best time to visit Lorraine?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Lorraine with often poor weather in Metz.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Metz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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