Ostend weather in December (West-Flanders, Belgium)

What kind of weather does December bring to Ostend? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Ostend typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Ostend in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ostend. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ostend, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 93%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ostend.

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