Franeker weather in December (Friesland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Franeker as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Franeker generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C.

Precipitation

Franeker in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 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 Franeker. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franeker, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (15 KM, 9 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

Temperatures

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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

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