Sarlat-la-Canéda weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Sarlat-la-Canéda typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Sarlat-la-Canéda in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 79 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sarlat-la-Canéda, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 79 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Périgueux, France (51 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in France in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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 Sarlat-la-Canéda in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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