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Assen weather in December (Drenthe, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Assen usually fare in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Assen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C.

Precipitation

Assen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 31 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 Assen. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Assen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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