Weather in December in Occitanie
Thinking about venturing to Occitanie 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 Occitanie in December?
Occitanie is a region in France. December in Occitanie generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Albi at 11°C to mild in Montpellier at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Montpellier and 3°C in Albi.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nîmes with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Albi with 87 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 86 hours of sunlight in Toulouse. 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 Occitanie, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Occitanie's yearly weather, check out our Occitanie climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Occitanie?
Toulouse
In December Toulouse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Montpellier
In December Montpellier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Carcassonne
In December Carcassonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nîmes
In December Nîmes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albi
In December Albi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Occitanie, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Occitanie?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Occitanie due to the typically unpleasant weather in Toulouse.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Toulouse. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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