December · France
Best time to visit Dijon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dijon in December
Average temperature 3°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Dijon scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dijon's ducal palaces, mustard shops and the Burgundy vineyards make it the region's elegant capital.
December in Dijon — the hardest end of the year
December averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dijon in December?
- In December, Dijon averages 3°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Dijon?
- December earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dijon in December?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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