Mercantour in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mercantour in december 2026
The weather in Mercantour in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 674.7cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
19%
10%
7%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
21%
10%
5%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
15%
12%
10%
Weather at 3am
34°F
60%
15%
15%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mercantour in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mercantour in december.
The climate of Mercantour in december is very bad
The climate in december in Mercantour is relatively dry (with 3.7in of precipitation over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 8.3in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Mercantour is 38°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Mercantour in december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 48% of the month.
In december in Mercantour, the days on average last 08:54. Sunrise is at 08:00 and sets at 16:54.
December: another location in French Riviera and Provence?
If you want to go to the French Riviera and Provence in december, there are destinations with better weather than Mercantour:
In december, Marseille, Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Toulon and Antibes have a tolerable climate, but better than Mercantour.
more information about French Riviera and Provence's weather in december
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mercantour in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.9in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 674.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:54 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mercantour in december 2025:
31°F to 38°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
25°F to 40°F
25°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 45°F
32°F to 43°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 38°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 38°F
25°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
27°F to 40°F
23°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in French Riviera and Provence in december
Cities near Mercantour:
| Isola 2000 in december | very bad weather |
| Carros in december | tolerable weather |
| Contes in december | tolerable weather |
| Aspremont in december | bad weather |
| La Roya in december | tolerable weather |
| Vence in december | tolerable weather |
| Castellane in december | very bad weather |
| Nice in december | bad weather |
| Grasse in december | very bad weather |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Var in december | tolerable weather |
| Èze in december | bad weather |
| Cagnes-sur-Mer in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Mercantour
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Weather data for Mercantour in december:
Weather data for Mercantour for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mercantour. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mercantour can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Mercantour.