Rouen weather in December (Upper Normandy, France)

Curious about the December weather in Rouen? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rouen generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Rouen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 51 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 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 Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 91%  

Sunshine 51 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Rouen in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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