Weather in December in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Are you planning a trip a to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in December?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. The weather in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at -3°C to moderate in Port-Cros at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Port-Cros and -12°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in La Grave with 135 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected in Cannes. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Cannes
In December Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nice
In December Nice 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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Marseille
In December Marseille 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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Sainte-Maxime
In December Sainte-Maxime generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Avignon
In December Avignon generally has moderate 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cannes, December may not be the ideal time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
On average, the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.
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