SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in December
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December in Aix-en-Provence: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #750 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in December
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas market and santon fair, Christmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Aix-en-Provence in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas market and santon fair
13 Nov – 31 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedAbout fifty chalets down the Cours Mirabeau from the middle of November, with the santon makers alongside selling nativity figures by the tray. The fair shuts on 25 December, the market runs to the 31st. Source ↗
- Season
The mistral
1 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe valley wind comes down for two or three days at a time, hardest between December and April. It scours the sky clear and empties every terrace on the Cours Mirabeau while it lasts. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- December in Aix-en-Provence: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in December?
- In December, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 12.4°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 53.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in December?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Compare Aix-en-Provence in December
Warmer or cooler than Aix-en-Provence in December
Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Marseille's Foire aux santons around 20 Nov – 31 Dec, and Nice's Christmas village and rink around 28 Nov – 4 Jan.