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Den Ham Weather in December

December in Den Ham brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights around 2°C (36°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 77 mm (3 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Den Ham in December

The climate data from previous years indicates about 20 days of rain, averaging 77 mm (3 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Den Ham in December

December in Den Ham brings typical temperatures with highs around 7°C (45°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F). December is known for being in the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. Nights drop to 2°C (36°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Den Ham in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

December in Den Ham 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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Den Ham Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (33 KM, 21 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands 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 Den Ham in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Den Ham 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. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Den Ham 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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