December weather forecast
Biarritz, France

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Weather in December

December presents Biarritz in full winter mode with a continuous drop in temperature and daylight hours shrinking to 9 hours. There's a decrease in rainfall volumes from November, accompanied by a drop in sea temperature to a cool 14.3°C (57.7°F). The winds pick up speed, and residents can expect an occasional snowfall. December weather ushers in the new year with colder temperatures, less sunshine, and heightened wind speeds.

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.2°C (54°F), closely following the temperature pattern of November. During the month of December, Biarritz identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Biarritz, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Biarritz, there are 189.1 rainfall days, and 795mm (31.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Biarritz. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Biarritz, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Note: Caution: 14.3°C (57.7°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Biarritz.
On the first day of December in Biarritz, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:39 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Biarritz in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Biarritz, is 12.2°C (54°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8°C (46.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Biarritz?

In Biarritz, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Biarritz in December?

In December, in Biarritz, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Biarritz?

December is the first month it typically snows in Biarritz. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Biarritz?

In Biarritz, the average seawater temperature in December is 14.3°C (57.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Biarritz?

December has the shortest days of the year in Biarritz, France, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Biarritz?

In December, the average day length in Biarritz is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Biarritz?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, in Biarritz, France, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 17:39 CET.

How long on average sun shines in December in Biarritz?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Biarritz?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Biarritz?

In Biarritz, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Biarritz, France

Average temperature in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Biarritz, France

Average pressure in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Biarritz, France

Average wind speed in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Biarritz, France

Average humidity in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Biarritz, France

Average rainfall in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (40mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Biarritz, France

Average rainfall days in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Biarritz, France

Average snowfall in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Biarritz, France

Average snowfall days in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Biarritz, France

Average sea temperature in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average sea temperature in December: 14.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.4°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Biarritz, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Biarritz, France

Average sunshine days in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Biarritz, France

Average UV index in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Biarritz, France

Average cloud cover in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Biarritz, France

Average visibility in December - Biarritz, France
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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