The climate in Paris during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Paris and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 0.5°C 32.9°F |
Average temperature | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 83 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 16.1°C 60.9°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Paris with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
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 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 33.9°C 93°F |
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Driest month: | January | 63mm 2.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
Wettest month: | May | 144mm 5.7ins |