Lower Normandy Weather in December

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

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Honfleur Cabourg Trouville-sur-Mer Deauville

Planning a journey to Lower Normandy, France this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lower Normandy in December

Lower Normandy, France is a region in France. December in Lower Normandy generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in LʼAigle to 12°C (54°F) in Omonville-la-Petite. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Omonville-la-Petite and 2°C (36°F) in LʼAigle.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lower Normandy, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in LʼAigle with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Carolles with 153 mm (6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Honfleur.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Honfleur receives about 59 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Lower Normandy in December

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

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 Lower Normandy

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

Temperature range in Lower Normandy (December)

Precipitation variation in Lower Normandy (December)

Honfleur

In December Honfleur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
59 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Honfleur →

Cabourg

In December Cabourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
60 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cabourg →

Trouville-sur-Mer

In December Trouville-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
59 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Trouville-sur-Mer →

Deauville

In December Deauville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
59 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Deauville →

Bayeux

In December Bayeux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
60 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bayeux →

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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 Lower Normandy in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honfleur 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Cabourg 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Trouville-sur-Mer 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Deauville 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Bayeux 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Alençon 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Lower Normandy weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lower Normandy, France in December?

In December, Lower Normandy, France generally has poor weather conditions. Honfleur sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Lower Normandy, France in December?

Daytime temperatures in Honfleur peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Lower Normandy, France get a lot of rain in December?

Honfleur typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 110 mm (4.3 in) on average across Lower Normandy, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Lower Normandy, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Normandy, France due to the typically poor weather in Honfleur.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Honfleur. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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