Maastricht weather in December (Limburg, Netherlands)

Interested in knowing the climate of Maastricht in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Maastricht generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 7°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Maastricht in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 55 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 Maastricht. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Maastricht climate page with graphs.

 

Maastricht, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

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