Nord-Pas-de-Calais weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Nord-Pas-de-Calais in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nord-Pas-de-Calais in December?
Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a region in France. December in Nord-Pas-de-Calais 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 Fourmies to 10°C in Wissant. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Wissant and 2°C in Fourmies.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergues with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Stella-Plage with 113 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lille. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 51 hours of sunlight in Lille. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nord-Pas-de-Calais's yearly weather, check out our Nord-Pas-de-Calais climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nord-Pas-de-Calais?
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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Arras
In December Arras 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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Wimereux
In December Wimereux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
In December Le Touquet-Paris-Plage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Calais
In December Calais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°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-Pas-de-Calais, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Nord-Pas-de-Calais?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nord-Pas-de-Calais due to the typically poor weather in Lille.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lille. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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