I'm planning on taking a trip to Europe for my birthday. However, this would be in December and i don't know what cities or places would be best to visit in December. How is the weather particularly in France, the Iberian pennisula, and Italy? Any sugestions???

December is actually not a bad time to go to Europe. Last December I spent a week in Paris and Amsterdam, it was awesome. The best part was that there were hardly any tourists -- no lines to get in museums. The temp was not bad in Paris (50s and 60s), but Amsterdam was a little cold. Everything was decorated for the holidays, so that more than made up for the chill. The lights in Paris at Christmas are amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to go again at that time of year.

hi<BR><BR>December weather is changeable in N Europe. Often grey with drizzle, it is unlikely to be below freezing or much exceed 10C (50f) during the day. <BR><BR>South of France may reach a sunny 20C (68f).<BR><BR>Check out weather history here -<BR><BR>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/weather/historical/historical.htm<BR><BR>Type the country name, then choose a city.<BR><BR>Peter<BR>The Languedoc Page<BR>http://tlp.netfirms.com<BR>

If you don't mind cold weather, what about visiting some of the Christmas markets. Germany has some wonderful ones - Heidelberg and Michelstad, for example. Some of the other countries also have them, although, I have only been to German ones.

There are also many Christmas markets in Alsace, Austria and S&uuml;dtirol/Alto Adige.

I was in Paris in early December a couple of years ago. It is a fairy land of lights. "Winter foods" were available. It was great. <BR><BR>If you've never been to Paris, ANY TIME is a good time!<BR><BR>I second the idea of going to Germany for the Christmas markets. I'd like to do that next. <BR><BR>Perhaps a December trip for you that includes Paris and some cities in Germany? Happy Birthday!

Thank you all for your responses.