SeasonMapSaint-Tropez weather in December
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December in Saint-Tropez: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Saint-Tropez · #1033 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Tropez in December
Other months in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez's forum calls mid-July warm, afternoons approaching 30°C with moderate humidity, but the real story is the crowds — traffic and parking become genuinely difficult by mid-month as the village fills up through late August. Regulars suggest early June as a quieter, slightly cooler alternative for anyone prioritizing ease of getting around over guaranteed heat.
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Saint-Tropez climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 61°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 cm / 0.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Tropez 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.
BusyChristmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Tropez'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 weatherSaint-Tropez's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Saint-Tropez in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
The winter shutdown
5 Nov – 25 Mar · usuallyMost of the restaurants, the beach clubs and a good half of the hotels close from November until around Easter. The village underneath is still there, and the parking is free. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint-Tropez — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Saint-Tropez in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Saint-Tropez?
- December in Saint-Tropez: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Saint-Tropez on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in December?
- In December, Saint-Tropez averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 75 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Tropez in December?
- Saint-Tropez has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Saint-Tropez in December?
- Saint-Tropez sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Nice's Christmas village and rink around 28 Nov – 4 Jan, and Monaco's Christmas village on the port around 28 Nov – 5 Jan.