Weather in December in The Netherlands
Planning a journey to the Netherlands this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in December?
December in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Bad-Nieuweschans to 9°C in De Koog. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in De Koog and 1°C in Bad-Nieuweschans.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zuidhorn with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Hindeloopen with 102 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 52 hours of sunlight in Amsterdam. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Netherlands in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In December Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zandvoort
In December Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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The Hague
In December The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rotterdam
In December Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Maastricht
In December Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is December the best time to visit the Netherlands?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Netherlands due to the typically 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. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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