December weather forecastBordeaux, France

December

Weather in December

Bordeaux, during December, plummets into wintry scenes with the arrival of colder temperatures, which go as low as 5.4°C (41.7°F). Curiously, it's also the month with a snowfall of 4mm (0.16"), bestowing a faint white touch to the city. The rainfall ascends to 42mm (1.65") and, coupled with shorter days and limited sunshine, creates a moody atmosphere. Despite winter's grip, Bordeaux shines brilliantly with Christmas markets and vibrant holiday decorations, making it a festive month.

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted in Bordeaux as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 14°C (57.2°F) to a cool 10.8°C (51.4°F). Bordeaux throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bordeaux are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Bordeaux, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bordeaux, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.7 days and collects up to 355mm (13.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February, March and December are months with snowfall in Bordeaux, France. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bordeaux is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bordeaux, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:31 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

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

The high-temperature during December is 10.8°C (51.4°F) and the low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Bordeaux, France, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Bordeaux, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Bordeaux. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bordeaux. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bordeaux, France.

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:31 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Bordeaux, France, is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

In Bordeaux, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Bordeaux, France, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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Jan

Average high temperature

14°C

10.8°C

9.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.9km/h

11.7km/h

11.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.5

15.6

15.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bordeaux, France

Average high temperature in December: 10.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Bordeaux, France

Average pressure in December: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bordeaux, France

Average wind speed in December: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bordeaux, France

Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Bordeaux, France

Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bordeaux, France

Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bordeaux, France

Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bordeaux, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

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

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bordeaux, France

Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bordeaux, France

Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bordeaux, France

Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bordeaux, France

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).