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Upper Normandy Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Upper Normandy, France in December.

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Étretat Dieppe Fécamp Évreux

Planning a getaway to Upper Normandy, France this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Upper Normandy in December

Upper Normandy, France is a region in France. December in Upper Normandy generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Gournay-en-Bray to 10°C (50°F) in Étretat. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Étretat and 2°C (36°F) in Gournay-en-Bray.

For a closer look at conditions across Upper Normandy, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Breux-sur-Avre with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Étretat with 143 mm (5.6 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Étretat sees roughly 59 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Upper Normandy in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Upper Normandy.

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 Upper Normandy

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Upper Normandy, France?

Temperature range in Upper Normandy (December)

Precipitation variation in Upper Normandy (December)

Étretat

In December Étretat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
59 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Étretat →

Dieppe

In December Dieppe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dieppe →

Fécamp

In December Fécamp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
59 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fécamp →

Évreux

In December Évreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Évreux →

Giverny

In December Giverny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Giverny →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Upper Normandy, 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 Upper Normandy in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Étretat 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Dieppe 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Fécamp 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Évreux 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Giverny 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Le Tréport 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Upper Normandy weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Upper Normandy, France in December?

Expect poor weather across Upper Normandy, France in December. The popular destination of Étretat averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Upper Normandy, France in December?

In Étretat, the average daytime high in December is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Upper Normandy, France get a lot of rain in December?

Upper Normandy, France sees substantial rainfall in December. Étretat typically averages about 143 mm (5.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Upper Normandy, France?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Upper Normandy, France due to the typically poor weather in Étretat.

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

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