Gap in December

4.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

5°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
10Rainy days (91 mm)
8:39 hDaylight
08:12Sunrise · 16:51 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 5°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

5° -5° J 6° -5° F 10° -1° M 13° 2° A 17° 6° M 21° 9° J 24° 11° J 24° 11° A 20° 8° S 15° 5° O 9° 0° N 5° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-5°C79 mm 9– – 4.6
February 6°C-5°C58 mm 8– – 5.1
March 10°C-1°C70 mm 9– – 5.8
April 13°C2°C86 mm 11– – 6.1
May 17°C6°C90 mm 12– – 6.7
June 21°C9°C63 mm 9– – 7.8
July 24°C11°C39 mm 6– – 8.2
August 24°C11°C44 mm 6– – 8.3
September 20°C8°C70 mm 7– – 7.8
October 15°C5°C100 mm 9– – 6.7
November 9°C0°C118 mm 11– – 5.2
December 5°C-4°C91 mm 10– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gap in December?

Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Gap?

The best months are August, July, June, September.