The Netherlands weather in December
Are you planning a trip to the Netherlands in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in December?
December in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (44°F) in Bad-Nieuweschans to 9°C (48°F) in De Koog. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (42°F) in De Koog and 1°C (35°F) in Bad-Nieuweschans.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate rainfall in Zuidhorn with an average of 69mm (2.7 inches) to high rainfall in Hindeloopen with 102mm (4 inches). It is also generally a less sunny time of year with an average of 52 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our the Netherlands climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in December, check out the map below.
Where to go in the Netherlands in December
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Average weather in Amsterdam
In December Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zandvoort
In December Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (40°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in The Hague
In December The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rotterdam
In December Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Maastricht
In December Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit the Netherlands with commonly poor weather in Amsterdam.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, March and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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