Pyrénées-Atlantiques Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in December.

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Biarritz Anglet Pau Bayonne

Are you planning a trip a to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in December

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is a region in France. December in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Biarritz.

For specific regional insights in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pau with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Socoa with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Biarritz receives roughly 89 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Pyrénées-Atlantiques by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques — and find the best time to visit. (based on Biarritz)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April17°C (63°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France?

Temperature range in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (December)

Precipitation variation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (December)

Biarritz

In December Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Biarritz →

Anglet

In December Anglet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Anglet →

Pau

In December Pau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pau →

Bayonne

In December Bayonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bayonne →

Socoa

In December Socoa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Socoa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France.

In our records: France December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in France dropped to -25°C (-13°F) in Val Thorens on December 29, 2014.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Anglet 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Pau 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Bayonne 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Socoa 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in December?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in December. The popular destination of Biarritz averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in December?

Biarritz averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. Average rainfall in Biarritz sits around 142 mm (5.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France with often unpleasant weather in Biarritz.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Biarritz. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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