Best time to visit France in December
December is a less ideal time to visit France — the country-average travel-comfort score is 53/100. The best months are July, August, June.
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Weather in France in December
Typical weather across France in December: average high 9.9°C, low 4.2°C, about 81.5 mm of rain, and 4.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among France's cities, Marseille has the best weather in December (score 67/100, December climate details).
| Metric | France avg | Best city (Marseille) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53 | 67 |
| High / Low | 9.9° / 4.2° | 12.4° / 6.5° |
| Precipitation | 81.5 mm | 288.5 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 4.7 | 6.9 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit France. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for France.
When to visit France in other months
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