Arnhem weather in December (Gelderland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Arnhem in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Arnhem typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Arnhem in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 47 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 Arnhem. 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 Arnhem climate page with graphs.

 

Arnhem, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 47 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 Arnhem 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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