Monthly climate guide
Pau weather in December
Expect cool weather in Pau in December: afternoons reach about 12°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (40°F). Around 102 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- In Pau, December is early winter.
- Pau is usually about 4°C warmer than Lourdes, 30 km away, in December.
- December is among Pau's three coolest months.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
5°C
40°F
Rainfall
102 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Pau weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 38°F | 117 mm | 88% | 73% |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 94 mm | 85% | 67% |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 86 mm | 82% | 66% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 95 mm | 80% | 68% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 99 mm | 80% | 68% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 56°F | 90 mm | 78% | 65% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 60°F | 65 mm | 73% | 58% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 16°C / 61°F | 50 mm | 67% | 57% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 58 mm | 68% | 55% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 51°F | 79 mm | 75% | 63% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 122 mm | 84% | 72% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 5°C / 40°F | 102 mm | 85% | 71% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Pau?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Pau →Other France cities in December
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Pau in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Pau?
December is cool in Pau, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Pau in December?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Pau in December?
Pau typically gets around 102 mm of rain in December — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Pau (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.