Rennes weather in December (Brittany, France)

Curious about the climate in Rennes this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Rennes usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Rennes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rennes. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rennes climate page with graphs.

 

Rennes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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