Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Côte d'Azur with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Côte d'Azur in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Côte d'Azur with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 15°C, with nights close to 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Côte d'Azur will be around 15°C, with nights close to 7°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Côte d'Azur is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,7 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Côte d'Azur. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Côte d'Azur in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,7 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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.
Is December a good time to visit Côte d'Azur?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Côte d'Azur. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Côte d'Azur in December
With 22°C, Côte d'Azur hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Côte d'Azur
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Côte d'Azur, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Côte d'Azur
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Côte d'Azur, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Côte d'Azur.
Daily Snowfall in December in Côte d'Azur
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Côte d'Azur, measured in centimetres. 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 Côte d'Azur
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Côte d'Azur, 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 Côte d'Azur Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Côte d'Azur, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Côte d'Azur Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Côte d'Azur, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Côte d'Azur per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Côte d'Azur, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Côte d'Azur
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Average Weather in Côte d'Azur by Month
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