Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Paris | Bath | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 7°C (45°F) | 8°C (46°F)▲ | Bath |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F) | 3°C (37°F)▲ | Bath |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 12 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 68 mm▲ | 75 mm | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day | 4h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h▲ | 23 km/h | Paris |
Paris and Bath are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Paris is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Bath is cooler at 8°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December.
Paris reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Bath averages 8°C (46°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Paris receives approximately 68 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Bath sees 75 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 7°C, lows of 2°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 8°C, lows of 3°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Paris | Bath | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 12°C | 11d | 10°C | 11d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 13°C | 12d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 16°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 10d | 18°C | 11d |
| Jul | 24°C | 10d | 20°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 9d | 20°C | 11d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 16°C | 11d | 14°C | 12d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 10°C | 13d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 8°C | 12d |
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