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When to go · Manosque

Manosque in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar (book hotels months ahead); ski season opens mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
France overall
Prices
Medium
France overall

Verdict

MixedFrance month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar (book hotels months ahead); ski season opens mid-month.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • ManosqueHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    25 Dec · France

    Most shops and many restaurants close on the 25th; Christmas Eve dinner is the big family meal.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall
Medium
Prices · France overall
Medium

France overall: Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar (book hotels months ahead); ski season opens mid-month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Manosque, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 6 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 1

    Apr: 0

December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar (book hotels months ahead); ski season opens mid-month.

April: Inside Manosque's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Manosque: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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