North of France in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the North of France in december 2024
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in North of France. These forecasts are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Lille
very bad weather 57.9cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
29% of time
22%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
32% of time
25%
20%
14%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
31% of time
23%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
41°F
25%
18%
18%
15%
Where to go in the North of France in december?
Where to go in the North of France in december: destination map
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Where to go in december based on the weather?
| Nord (Lille, Dunkirk, Cambrai...) | 45°F to 49°F | 3 à 9 days | 52°F to 54°F | very bad weather* |
| Pas-de-Calais (Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Arras (Pas-de-Calais)...) | 45°F to 50°F | 3 à 10 days | 52°F to 54°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go in the North of France in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the North of France in december ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
December is not the best month to spend holidays in North of France. The climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often.
But it gets worse: around the cities of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. We really do not recommend you to travel to these areas in december.
Climate in the North of France in december
Climate in Lille in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Lille is 43°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather cold here in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 3.5in over 6 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||
| Length of day | 08:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) is 43°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite cold there in december. Plan a sweater! With 4in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||
| Length of day | 08:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 4.7in over 8 days, rain may occur throughout your stay. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad climate, december is not recommended month to go in this city.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Calais in december
In december, the mean temperature in Calais is 47°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in december. Bring warm clothes! With 4.5in over 8 days, rainfall can happen during your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, december is not the best time to go in this locality.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Cambrai in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Cambrai is 43°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in december. Bring warm clothes! With 4.6in over 7 days, rainfall can happen during your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 08:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the North of France in december
| Lille in december | very bad weather |
| Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in december | very bad weather |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer in december | bad weather |
| Calais in december | bad weather |
| Cambrai in december | very bad weather |
| Dunkirk in december | bad weather |
| Le Touquet in december | bad weather |
| Bray-Dunes in december | very bad weather |
| Montreuil-sur-Mer in december | bad weather |
| Valenciennes in december | very bad weather |
| Wissant in december | bad weather |
| Audinghen in december | bad weather |
| Audresselles in december | bad weather |
| Aulnoye-Aymeries in december | very bad weather |
| Berck in december | bad weather |
| Dannes in december | very bad weather |
| Douai in december | very bad weather |
| Escalles in december | bad weather |
| Hardelot-Plage in december | bad weather |
| Le Portel in december | bad weather |
| Leffrinckoucke in december | bad weather |
Weather data for North of France in december:
Weather data for North of France in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the North of France. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the North of France 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 North of France.