Average weather for France in December
It's cool in December in France with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 6°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in France with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 2°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in France is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In December, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
France in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
10°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
13°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
6°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
62 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
10 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
0,6 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2015, France reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Check out the climate of France for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in France is based on weather data from Paris. Other places, like Côte d'Azur, Bretagne or Corsica, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in France to get the full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in December in France
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for France, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in France
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for France, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in France.
Daily Snowfall in December in France
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in France, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in France
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in France, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in France over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in France, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in France over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in France, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in France per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in France, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for France
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in France. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in France by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for France. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
