Pays de la Loire weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire in December?
Pays de la Loire is a region in France. December in Pays de la Loire generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Montmirail at 9°C to moderate in L'Ile d'Yeu at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in L'Ile d'Yeu and 3°C in Montmirail.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Le Puy-Notre-Dame with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Les Sables-dʼOlonne with 107 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. 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 Pays de la Loire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pays de la Loire's yearly weather, check out our Pays de la Loire climate page.
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Popular destinations in Pays de la Loire
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Pays de la Loire?
Average weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne
In December Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nantes
In December Nantes 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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Average weather in Le Mans
In December Le Mans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°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 La Tranche-sur-Mer
In December La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Angers
In December Angers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°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 Pays de la Loire, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Pays de la Loire?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Pays de la Loire due to the typically poor weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne.
On average, the best time to visit Pays de la Loire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.
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