Genk weather in December (Limburg, Belgium)

Wondering what the weather is like in Genk during December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Genk generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Genk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 55 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Genk. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Genk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in December

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Genk.

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