Drachten weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is Drachten a good destination in December, 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 Drachten typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Drachten in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Drachten. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Drachten, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (25 KM, 15 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 Drachten.

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