Picardy weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Picardy 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 Picardy in December?
Picardy is a region in France. December in Picardy generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Fourmies to 9°C in Fort-Mahon-Plage. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Fort-Mahon-Plage and 2°C in Fourmies.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sourdon with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Quend-Plage with 112 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Amiens. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 55 hours of sunlight in Amiens. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Picardy in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Picardy climate page.
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Popular destinations in Picardy
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Average weather in Amiens
In December Amiens 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 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
In December Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 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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Average weather in Quend
In December Quend 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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Average weather in Le Crotoy
In December Le Crotoy 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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Average weather in Beauvais
In December Beauvais 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Picardy, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Picardy?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Amiens, December may not be the ideal time to visit Picardy.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Amiens. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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