French Riviera · WinterMonth summary
French Riviera weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Riviera in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: December is an average time for French Riviera. July (9.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
French Riviera in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals In December, French Riviera sees 14°C during the day with 7.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 5°C | 13°C | 20% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 14°C | 23% | 2.5 | 9.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 15°C | 23% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 28% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 31% | 2.0 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.3 | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.6h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 25°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 26% | 3.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 32% | 4.2 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 14°C | 22% | 2.8 | 7.6h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, French Riviera averages 14°C, 22% rainy days and 7.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Riviera in December
Is December a good time to visit French Riviera?
December is an acceptable time for French Riviera (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in French Riviera in December?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 6°C at night. 7.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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