Soissons weather in December (Picardy, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Soissons in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Soissons usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Soissons in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 46 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Soissons. May, June, July, August and September 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 Soissons climate page with graphs.

 

Soissons, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Reims, France (53 KM, 33 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?

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

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