French Riviera and Provence in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in French Riviera and Provence in december 2024
Below, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Provence/Côte d’Azur. These datas are probabilities for the month of december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Marseille
tolerable weather 0.7cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
25%
10%
9%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
23%
11%
9%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
27%
10%
10%
Weather at 3am
49°F
54%
23%
12%
8%
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in december?
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in december: destination map
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Where to go in december based on the weather?
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (Digne-les-Bains, Manosque, Sisteron...) | 47°F to 54°F | 3 à 4 days | very bad weather | |
| Alpes-Maritimes (Nice, Cannes, Antibes...) | 43°F to 58°F | 3 à 5 days | 59°F | tolerable weather* |
| Bouches-du-Rhône (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, La Ciotat...) | 52°F to 56°F | 3 à 4 days | 61°F | bad weather* |
| Gard (Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Pont-Saint-Esprit...) | 52°F | 3 days | very bad weather | |
| Principality of Monaco (Monaco...) | 54°F | 5 days | 59°F | bad weather |
| Var (Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus...) | 54°F to 58°F | 3 à 4 days | 59°F to 61°F | tolerable weather |
| Vaucluse (Avignon, Orange, Carpentras...) | 47°F to 52°F | 3 à 6 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in French Riviera and Provence in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in French Riviera and Provence in december ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to go to in Provence/Côte d'Azur. The weather in Six-Fours-les-Plages, Cavalaire, Juan-les-Pins, Porquerolles, Ramatuelle, Hyères, Cannes, Lavandou, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Sainte-Maxime, Toulon, Saint-Honorat Island and Sainte-Marguerite Island is OK but just acceptable. The sun is not there all the time and you might make you wet by rain often. Nevertheless, if you don't plan a pool & relaxation trip in Provence/Côte d'Azur but rather nature excursions, this climate could be appropriate. In addition, there are surely fewer tourists at this time of year.
It's even worse in Orange, Sanary-sur-Mer, Menton, Bandol, Avignon, Fréjus, Monaco, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Gap (Hautes-Alpes), La Fos-sur-Mer, La Ciotat, Cassis and Saint-Raphaël and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is really not advisable to travel to these areas this month.
Climate in French Riviera and Provence in december
Climate in Marseille in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is quite cold here in the month of december, but it is endurable when dressing warm. With 2.8in over 4 days, rain may occur throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a bad weather, the month of december is not recommended month to go in this locality in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 60°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 09:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Cannes in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 50°F (for an average temperature of 54°F). The climate is relatively fresh in that area in december, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 4.3in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 08:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Monaco in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is fairly fresh in that area in the month of december, but it is endurable by dressing warm. With 5.4in over 5 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad weather, december is not the best time to go in Monaco.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 08:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Nice in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Nice is 49°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is relatively cold in this city in december, but it is livable by dressing warm. With 5in over 4 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of december is not the best time to go in Nice in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||
| Length of day | 08:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Saint-Tropez in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is relatively cold in that locality in this month, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. With 4.2in over 4 days, rainfall can happen throughout your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct climate, the month of december is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in Saint-Tropez.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 09:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in French Riviera and Provence in december
| Marseille in december | tolerable weather |
| Cannes in december | tolerable weather |
| Monaco in december | bad weather |
| Nice in december | bad weather |
| Saint-Tropez in december | tolerable weather |
| Toulon in december | tolerable weather |
| Aix-en-Provence in december | very bad weather |
| Antibes in december | tolerable weather |
| Avignon in december | very bad weather |
| Bormes-les-Mimosas in december | tolerable weather |
| Cassis in december | tolerable weather |
| Digne-les-Bains in december | very bad weather |
| Fréjus in december | tolerable weather |
| Hyères in december | tolerable weather |
| Isola 2000 in december | very bad weather |
| Juan-les-Pins in december | tolerable weather |
| La Ciotat in december | tolerable weather |
| Lavandou in december | tolerable weather |
| Menton in december | bad weather |
| Orange in december | very bad weather |
| Ramatuelle in december | tolerable weather |
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in december:
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in French Riviera and Provence. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in French Riviera and Provence can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Riviera and Provence.