December weather forecast
Carcassonne, France

December brings Carcassonne into winter's grip, recognized by significant drops in temperature, limited sunshine hours, and increased chances of rainfall. Snowfall is rare but possible, particularly in the later part of the month, aligning with November's weather trends. With high temperatures peaking at only 10.2°C (50.4°F), the cold becomes more intense compared to November. Despite the chilly days, December's festive atmosphere and holiday celebrations add warmth and cheer to Carcassonne. Weather conditions throughout December set the stage for the subsequent chilly month of January.

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Carcassonne's average high-temperature, easing from a refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F) in November to a fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F). During December, the average low-temperature is a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Carcassonne, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. In Carcassonne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.6 days and collects up to 649mm (25.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Carcassonne, France. In December, snow falls for 1.4 days. In Carcassonne, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.4 days.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carcassonne.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:25 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Carcassonne.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Carcassonne. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.