Enschede weather in December (Overijssel, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Enschede in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Enschede generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Enschede in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 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 Enschede. May, 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 Enschede climate page with graphs.

 

Enschede, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in December and which places have the best weather 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 Enschede in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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