Saintes weather in December (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Is Saintes a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Saintes typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Saintes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 75 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saintes. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saintes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Rochelle, France (61 KM, 38 Miles).

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

Interested in more climate information?

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