December · France
Best time to visit Eiffel Tower in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Eiffel Tower in December
Average temperature 6°C, 69 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Eiffel Tower scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Iron-lattice views and Seine evenings peak in the long, mild May-September days.
December in Eiffel Tower — workable with trade-offs
Expect 6°C (43°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Eiffel Tower — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Eiffel Tower in December?
- In December, Eiffel Tower averages 6°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Eiffel Tower?
- December earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Eiffel Tower in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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