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Balen Weather in December

December in Balen typically sees daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F). Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella. It falls within the winter season.

Rainfall in Balen in December

Typically, about 19 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) for the month. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Balen in December

Expect highs of 8°C (46°F) in Balen in December, with nights dropping to around 2°C (36°F). During December, you'll experience the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. At 2°C (36°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Balen in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 47 hours of sunshine.

Wind Speed in Balen in December

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during December. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

December in Balen has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Balen Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm (3.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 47 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kleine Brogel, Belgium (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Best Places in Belgium in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Balen in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Balen in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Balen in December

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

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