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Echten Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F), December in Echten brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 75 mm (3 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Echten in December

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain, averaging 75 mm (3 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Echten in December

December in Echten sees highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) overnight. Winter occurs in December. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Echten in December

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 31 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

December in Echten 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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Echten Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (33 KM, 20 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 Echten in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Echten in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Echten 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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