December weather forecastAntibes, France

December

Weather in December

December rings in the winter in Antibes, France. The noticeable chill in the air, the muted colors of nature, and the shorter days all indicating the year's end. The mercury thermometers confirm an average high and low temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and 8.1°C (46.6°F) which are the lowest for the year. The sea too cools down significantly, signaling the firm arrival of winter. The wind drafts in tonal whispers and soft gusts, and the birthing of snow marks a ceremonious pageant of ending this four-season saga. The year concludes on a chilly note, bidding farewell to an eventful weather calendar, only to begin anew.

Temperature

In December, Antibes experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 15.1°C (59.2°F) in November to a fresh 12.2°C (54°F). Nights in December exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Antibes are January through March, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Antibes, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Antibes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 478mm (18.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Antibes, France, in December, the average water temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Antibes, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 17:04 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Antibes, France, is 6.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Antibes, is 12.2°C (54°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F).

January through March, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the least humid months in Antibes, France.

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In December, in Antibes, France, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Antibes, France, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Antibes, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In Antibes, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.9°C (58.8°F). Swimming in 14.9°C (58.8°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Antibes is 9h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, in Antibes, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 17:04 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Antibes, France, is 6.7h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Antibes.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Antibes, France, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
Antibes, France

Average high temperature in December: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 8.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Antibes, France

Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Antibes, France

Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Antibes, France

Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, August and December (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Antibes, France

Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (112mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Antibes, France

Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Antibes, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Antibes, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Antibes, France

Average sea temperature in December: 14.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Antibes, France

Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Antibes, France

Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Antibes, France

Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Antibes, France

Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Antibes, France

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).