France weather in December
France in December averages 6°C (43°F) and 62 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in France, December is the third coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
4–8°C · 39–47°F
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is France like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for France in December?
A light rain jacket
About 62 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
December compared with November and January
December in France is 2.4°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (47°F).
December in France is 1°C warmer than January and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
Daylight in France in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 16 minutes in France, rising about 08:37 and setting about 16:54 local time.
December ends 13 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in France has less daylight than December.
France weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 45 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 45 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 58 mm |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 54 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 51 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 54 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 62 mm |
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FAQs about France in December
December climate averages for France, 1991–2020.
France averages 6°C (43°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 8°C (47°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 62 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 6°C (43°F) against 5°C (41°F) in January — 1°C warmer.
December is 2.4°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 16 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in France.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:37 and sunset about 16:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.
