Cherbourg-Octeville Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cherbourg-Octeville (Basse-Normandie) in December 2024?

The climate in Cherbourg-Octeville during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Cherbourg-Octeville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

Cherbourg-Octeville weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.6°C 40.2°F
Average temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.4°C 52.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cherbourg-Octeville with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cherbourg-Octeville

Cherbourg-Octeville average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cherbourg-Octeville average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cherbourg-Octeville average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cherbourg-Octeville in December 2024.

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Cherbourg-Octeville weather stats

Cherbourg-Octeville weather statistics
Hottest month: August 19.3°C 66.7°F
Driest month: July 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 8hrs
Coldest month: February 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: November 117mm 4.6ins
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