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Gilze-Rijen Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F), December in Gilze-Rijen brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 79 mm (3.1 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Gilze-Rijen in December

Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain, averaging 79 mm (3.1 in) in total. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Gilze-Rijen in December

In December, expect low temperatures in Gilze-Rijen, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) at night. Winter occurs in December. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With lows around 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Gilze-Rijen in December

The city usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Wind Speed in Gilze-Rijen in December

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during December. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

December in Gilze-Rijen can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Gilze-Rijen Temperature in December

Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
63%
Precipitation
79 mm (3.1 in)
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
89%
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots)
Sunshine
52 hours
Percentage Sunshine
23%

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gilze-Rijen in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Gilze-Rijen in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Gilze-Rijen in December

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

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