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Rotterdam weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the December weather in Rotterdam? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rotterdam generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Rotterdam in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in December and which places have the best weather 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 Rotterdam in December?

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 in December.

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

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