Bruges vs Paris

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in December. Paris offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Bruges sees 4 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Bruges is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Paris is cooler at 7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in December.

Bruges reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Paris averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 2°C (36°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.

Bruges receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 68 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 2 rain days and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.