Climate guide for Pont du Gard, France

Pont du Gard in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · France

Best time to visit Pont du Gard in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Pont du Gard 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

Full year for Pont du Gard
Avg temp
7°C
Rainfall
47 mm
Humidity
83%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Pont du Gard 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.

The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct bridge over the Gardon gorge, a UNESCO site near Nîmes and Avignon.

December in Pont du Gard: 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.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Pont du Gard in December?
In December, Pont du Gard 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 Pont du Gard?
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 Pont du Gard 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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