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Assen weather in December (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Assen this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Assen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Assen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 31 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Assen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Assen climate page with graphs.

 

Assen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 91%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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