Balk weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is December a good time to explore Balk weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Balk typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Balk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Balk. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Balk climate page with graphs.

 

Balk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Balk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.