Nord-Pas-de-Calais Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in December.

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Lille Arras Wimereux Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Planning a getaway to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 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 Nord-Pas-de-Calais in December

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France is a region in France. December in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Fourmies to 10°C (50°F) in Wissant. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Wissant and 2°C (36°F) in Fourmies.

For specific regional insights in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergues with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Stella-Plage with 113 mm (4.4 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Lille.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Lille receives roughly 51 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Nord-Pas-de-Calais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lille)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

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 Nord-Pas-de-Calais

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

Temperature range in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (December)

Precipitation variation in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (December)

Lille

In December Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
51 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lille →

Arras

In December Arras generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
51 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Arras →

Wimereux

In December Wimereux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wimereux →

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

In December Le Touquet-Paris-Plage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage →

Calais

In December Calais 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Calais →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 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 Nord-Pas-de-Calais in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Arras 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Wimereux 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Calais 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Berck-sur-Mer 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in December?

Expect less favorable weather across the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in December. The popular destination of Lille averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in December?

Daytime temperatures in Lille peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Lille averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France due to the typically less favorable weather in Lille.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Lille. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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