December · France
Best time to visit Carcassonne in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Carcassonne in December
Average temperature 7°C, 40 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Carcassonne scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Carcassonne's double-walled citadel is Europe's largest surviving medieval fortress town.
December in Carcassonne — workable with trade-offs
December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 daylight hours.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 11th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Carcassonne in December?
- In December, Carcassonne averages 7°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Carcassonne?
- December earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Carcassonne in December?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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