December Rainfall and Precipitation in The Netherlands
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across the Netherlands in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in the Netherlands
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Popular cities in the Netherlands
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- Alkmaar
- Amsterdam
- Arnhem
- Assen
- Beekbergen
- Bergen
- Breskens
- Brunssum
- Dalfsen
- De Bult
- De Koog
- Delft
- Den Bosch
- Domburg
- Dordrecht
- Egmond aan Zee
- Eindhoven
- Giethoorn
- Groningen
- Haarlem
- Harlingen
- Hippolytushoef
- Hoge-Hexel
- Hollum
- Leiden
- Lochem
- Maastricht
- Middelburg
- Nes
- Nijmegen
- Noordwijk aan Zee
- Ouddorp
- Renesse
- Roggel
- Rotterdam
- Scheveningen
- Sneek
- Stramproy
- The Hague
- Tzummarum
- Utrecht
- Valkenburg
- Vlissingen
- Winterswijk
- Zandvoort
- Zwolle
The Netherlands precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Netherlands receive in December?
Rainfall in Amsterdam during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 87 mm (3.4 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in the Netherlands in December?
Amsterdam sees roughly 19 days rainy days during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in the Netherlands?
No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in the Netherlands, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in December in the Netherlands?
Hindeloopen is the wettest city in the Netherlands in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 102 mm (4 in).
What is the driest city in December in the Netherlands?
Zuidhorn is the driest city we have data for in the Netherlands in December, with monthly rainfall close to 69 mm (2.7 in).
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