December · France
Best time to visit Louvre Museum in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Louvre Museum 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 Louvre Museum 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.
Masterpiece galleries and courtyard glass feel best paired with May-September Paris walks.
December in Louvre Museum: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 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 mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Louvre Museum in December?
- In December, Louvre Museum 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 Louvre Museum?
- 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 Louvre Museum 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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