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Rouen weather in December (Upper Normandy, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rouen during December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Rouen typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Rouen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rouen. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rouen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 91%  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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