Alphen aan den Rijn weather in December (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Is December a good time to explore Alphen aan den Rijn weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Alphen aan den Rijn usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Alphen aan den Rijn in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 50 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Alphen aan den Rijn. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alphen aan den Rijn climate page with graphs.

 

Alphen aan den Rijn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (17 KM, 10 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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