Nord weather in December
Planning a getaway to Nord 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 is the weather like in Nord in December?
Nord is a region in France. December in Nord generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Liessies to 9°C in Dunkerque. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Dunkerque and 2°C in Liessies.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergues with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Fourmies with 101 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Lille. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine in Lille. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Nord, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nord's yearly weather, check out our Nord climate page.
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Average weather in Lille
In December Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Valenciennes
In December Valenciennes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Villeneuve d'Ascq
In December Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tourcoing
In December Tourcoing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dunkerque
In December Dunkerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nord, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Nord?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nord due to the typically poor weather in Lille.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lille. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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