December weather forecastPerpignan, France

December

Weather in December

December is enchanted with a winter nip in Perpignan, the falling mercury settling at an average low of 6.9°C (44.4°F). Interestingly, despite the month’s lower temperatures, this season is marked by the least rainfall in the year, a dry 18mm (0.71"). Short daylight hours and low visibility create the perfect setting for cozy indoor activities and festive celebrations. The cooling sea temperature drops to 14°C (57.2°F), casting a colder hue over Perpignan's coastal regions. Despite the chill, sunshine hours showcase a small boost in December, adding a touch of brightness to an otherwise frosty month.

Temperature

The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 12°C (53.6°F), nearly matching the November temperature. In December, the average low-temperature records at a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Perpignan.

Sea temperature

In Perpignan, in December, the average water temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).
Note: Staying in 14°C (57.2°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Perpignan is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Perpignan during December are 12°C (53.6°F) and 6.9°C (44.4°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Perpignan are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

The average relative humidity in December in Perpignan, France, is 72%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

In Perpignan, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

In Perpignan, snow does not fall in March through December.

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

In December, the average sea temperature in Perpignan, France, is 14°C (57.2°F). Swimming in 14°C (57.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days in Perpignan, France, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Perpignan is 9h and 7min.

On the first day of December in Perpignan, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 17:24 CET.

In Perpignan, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

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

In Perpignan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk 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

14.7°C

12°C

10.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.1km/h

17.5km/h

18.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

0.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.6

21.4

18.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Perpignan, France

Average high temperature in December: 12°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 6.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Perpignan, France

Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Perpignan, France

Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Perpignan, France

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Perpignan, France

Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Perpignan, France

Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Perpignan, France

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Perpignan, France

Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
Perpignan, France

Average sea temperature in December: 14°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (13°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Perpignan, France

Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Perpignan, 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
Perpignan, France

Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Perpignan, 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).