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Paris in December
The weather in December
In December, Paris averages daytime highs of 8° and night-time lows of 3° — cold weather by day. Expect around 63 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.
Days are 3.3° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change.
December scores 18/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Paris. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:38 and sets at 16:55 local time, giving 8 h 17 min of daylight. Days shorten by 16 minutes over the month.
Why 18/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Paris this month
France's best in December
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Paris in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Paris?
December scores 18/100 for Paris, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 8°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Paris in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and night-time lows 3°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in December?
Paris receives about 63 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 13 days.