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The Netherlands temperatures in December

In the Netherlands in December the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (41°F) in Deelen to 7°C (45°F) in Rotterdam. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (35°F) in Rotterdam and 1°C (34°F) in Deelen. December is a winter month in the Netherlands.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Netherlands in December

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in the Netherlands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in December in the Netherlands?
    • Rotterdam tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 2°C (35°F).

  • What is the coldest city in December in the Netherlands?
    • The coldest city in December in the Netherlands is Deelen when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 5°C (41°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C (34°F).

  • How much sun does the Netherlands get in December?
    • December is generally a dark month with an average of 52 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately - in Zandvoort this month, so not the best month to swim.

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