December · France
Best time to visit Roussillon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Roussillon in December
Average temperature 7°C, 81 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Roussillon scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Roussillon is a Luberon village of red and orange houses above the ochre cliffs of the Sentier des Ocres.
December in Roussillon — reliably good (12th best month)
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Roussillon in December?
- In December, Roussillon averages 7°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Roussillon?
- December earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Roussillon in December?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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