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France in December
Last week sees crowds return for holidays; book restaurants for Christmas Eve early.
What to expect in France in December
December brings cool weather to France, with daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows near 3°C (37°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 59 mm of rainfall on average. Last week sees crowds return for holidays; book restaurants for Christmas Eve early..
Crowds are manageable in December — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.
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