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Ajaccio in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Ajaccio in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Ajaccio in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Ajaccio in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ajaccio;

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ajaccio has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Ajaccio in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ajaccio for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +57°F.

Is Ajaccio warm or cold in December?

Ajaccio is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Ajaccio:

Climate in Ajaccio in December

Ajaccio weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+57°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+37°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+66°F+63°F
Rainfall
126 mm114 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
354
Cloudy days
889
Rainy days
181817
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 126 mm to 114 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 3 to 5.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ajaccio in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ajaccio is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ajaccio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Ajaccio, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ajaccio wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Ajaccio?

This is the weather in Ajaccio in December 2023:
1 December
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+66°F
2 December
🌧️
+62°F
3 December
☁️
+55°F
4 December
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+56°F
5 December
☁️
+56°F
6 December
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+54°F
7 December
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+57°F
8 December
🌧️
+57°F
9 December
🌧️
+58°F
10 December
☁️
+60°F
11 December
☁️
+61°F
12 December
☁️
+61°F
13 December
☁️
+59°F
14 December
🌧️
+57°F
15 December
☀️
+60°F
16 December
☀️
+58°F
17 December
☀️
+55°F
18 December
☀️
+57°F
19 December
☀️
+57°F
20 December
☀️
+55°F
21 December
☁️
+57°F
22 December
🌧️
+58°F
23 December
☁️
+57°F
24 December
☁️
+57°F
25 December
☁️
+58°F
26 December
☁️
+58°F
27 December
☁️
+58°F
28 December
☁️
+57°F
29 December
☁️
+57°F
30 December
☁️
+59°F
31 December
🌧️
+58°F
In December 2023 Ajaccio had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ajaccio climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ajaccio in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2022 (+68°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 547 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 1175 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ajaccio in December:

Is December a good time to visit Ajaccio?

It’s always a good time to visit Ajaccio, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ajaccio in December?

December has mild temperatures in Ajaccio. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Ajaccio rainy in December?

Ajaccio is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ajaccio in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ajaccio in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Ajaccio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ajaccio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.