Paris Weather in December

What's the weather like in Paris (Île-de-France) in December 2024?

The climate in Paris during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Paris and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 3°C (36°F) is normal.

Paris weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Nightly temperature 2.5°C 36.4°F
Average temperature 4.6°C 40.3°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Paris with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Paris

Paris average temperature in December

December rainfall

Paris average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Paris 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 Paris in December 2024.

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Paris weather stats

Paris weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: April 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: May 62mm 2.4ins
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