Alkmaar weather in December (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Interested in knowing the climate of Alkmaar in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Alkmaar generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Alkmaar in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 38 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Alkmaar. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alkmaar, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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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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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