December weather forecastBayeux, France

December

Weather in December

December in Bayeux sees the return of winter. The average high temperature dips down to 8.7°C (47.7°F), while the low averages around 5.1°C (41.2°F), similar to the early year chill. Snow becomes more frequent, falling to a depth of 10mm (0.39"), mostly within one and a half days. The shortest daylight time of 8.3 hours and a cool sea temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) characterize Bayeux's December weather. The festive mood against the wintry backdrop concludes the city's climatic journey of the year.

Temperature

The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. A steady low-temperature average of 5.1°C (41.2°F) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Bayeux are November and December, with an average 59mm (2.32") of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bayeux, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bayeux, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 48mm (1.89") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Bayeux, the average seawater temperature in December is 11°C (51.8°F).
Note: It is risky to swim in 11°C (51.8°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bayeux are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bayeux, is 8.7°C (47.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

The months with the most rainfall are November and December, with an average 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Bayeux, in December, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.

In Bayeux, France, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Bayeux, France, is 11°C (51.8°F). Swimming in 11°C (51.8°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 in Bayeux is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Bayeux, France, is 8h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bayeux, France, is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Bayeux, France, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average sea temperature in December: 11°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and November (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Bayeux, France

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and November (9km).