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Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire Weather in December

Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December sees low temperatures, with highs around 10°C (50°F) and overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 75 mm (3 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December

Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data, with 75 mm (3 in) average. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December

Temperatures in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December top out at 10°C (50°F) and drop to 0°C (32°F) overnight. During December, the winter season is in full swing. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows around 0°C (32°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 142 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

December in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Aix en Provence, France (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Best Places in France in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire in December

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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