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December climate

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December in Paris

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Cold days average highs in the mid-40s, with nights in the upper 30s. Sunshine is scarce, averaging less than two hours a day.

Limited, but doable

Comparatively rainy.

Daytime high

46°F

Lows around 38°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

46°Ftypical December high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.

39%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is scarce under mostly cloudy skies.

1.6 hDecember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryDecember Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In December, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 33°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

24%December Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in December.

9 mphDecember Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical December day

December late afternoons are around 45°F, easing to about 42°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning41°F

Rain18%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday44°F

Rain18%

Cloud79%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon45°F

Rain17%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening42°F

Rain17%

Cloud74%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.2

1.8

Feb

1.9

3.1

Mar

2.1

4.2

Apr

2.0

5.8

May

2.6

6.5

Jun

2.4

7.3

Jul

2.3

7.7

Aug

2.2

7.1

Sep

1.9

5.7

Oct

2.7

4.1

Nov

2.4

2.5

Dec

2.8

1.6

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89