Temperatures 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for France 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 France with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in France will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
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.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for France. 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.
France in December |
UK | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
10°C | 9°C | |
High Temp |
13°C | 11°C | |
Low Temp |
6°C | 8°C | |
Total Precipitation |
62 mm | 67 mm | |
Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
Total Snowfall |
0,6 cm | 1,2 cm | |
Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day |
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 for France in December
With 20°C, France hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 13°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in France
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in France, 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 France
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for France, 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 10 days of rain in France.
Daily Snowfall in December in France
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in France, 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 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 years.
Total Precipitation in December in France Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in France, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in France per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in France, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for France
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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.