Paris Weather in December
France · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (45°F)
Avg low1°C (35°F)
Rainfall71 mm (2.8 in)
RatingPoor 3.6/10
Expect cold days in Paris in December: the average high is 7°C (45°F) and the average low is 1°C (35°F). December is winter in France. The month is moderately rainy, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 8.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Paris?
December is not the best time to visit Paris (3.6/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
| Rainfall | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Cloud cover | 76% |
| Daylight | 8.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.3 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Paris in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Paris weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C56 mmPoorFeb8°C / 1°C51 mmFairMar12°C / 2°C53 mmFairApr16°C / 5°C41 mmExcellentMay19°C / 8°C68 mmExcellentJun23°C / 12°C69 mmExcellentJul25°C / 14°C58 mmExcellentAug25°C / 13°C56 mmExcellentSep22°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C62 mmExcellentNov11°C / 4°C62 mmFairDec7°C / 1°C71 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit ParisJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Brussels6°C · 79 mm
- Bruges7°C · 79 mm
- Luxembourg4°C · 82 mm
- Saint Helier10°C · 97 mm
- London8°C · 72 mm
- Saint Peter Port11°C · 107 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.