December · France
Best time to visit Nîmes in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nîmes in December
Average temperature 7°C, 47 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nîmes scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nîmes guards a Roman amphitheatre and temple in Languedoc, with the Camargue and Cévennes beyond.
December in Nîmes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nîmes in December?
- In December, Nîmes averages 7°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nîmes?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nîmes in December?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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