December · France
Best time to visit Avignon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in December
Average temperature 7°C, 61 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Avignon scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Avignon's papal palace and bridge span the Rhône, with Provence's vineyards and villages around them.
December in Avignon: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in December?
- In December, Avignon averages 7°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Avignon?
- December earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Avignon in December?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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