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Echten weather in December (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Echten look like in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Echten typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Echten in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 31 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Echten. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Echten, monthly averages in December

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

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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?

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