Normandy · WinterMonth summary
Normandy weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 50°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Normandy in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Normandy in December: 43% rain, 4.4h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Normandy in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Normandy is cool (10°F during the day). Days are short (4.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 37°F | 48°F | 45% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 39°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.1in | 6.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 41°F | 54°F | 44% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 57°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 68°F | 41% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 73°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 50°F | 63°F | 41% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 54°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.6h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 50°F | 43% | 0.1in | 4.4h | 4.0/10 |
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, Normandy averages 50°F, 43% rainy days and 4.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Normandy in December
Is December a good time to visit Normandy?
December is not recommended for Normandy (score 4.0/10). With 43% rainy days and 4.4h of sunshine, consider July (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Normandy in December?
It's cool with 50°F daytime and 41°F at night. 4.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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